INTERNATIONAL PATIENT CONGRESS
on DEPRESSION
Free & Online on 28 November 2026
A loud voice for people with depression
Understand depression. Hear from leading experts. Join participants from 70+ countries.
A loud voice for people with depressive illnesses
Who should attend?
- People living with depression
- Family members
- Friends and carers
- Healthcare professionals
- Social care professionals
- Anyone wishing to better understand depression
Why attend?
- Practical strategies for managing depression
- Answers from leading experts
- Inspiring lived experience stories
- Opportunity to ask anonymous questions
What do I get?
- Free online event
- Live Q&A
- Free recordings afterwards
Register here
To register for the congress, please complete the two-step registration process: first, submit the form, then confirm your registration by clicking on the link sent to your email.
28 November 2026
10:00 – 15:30 CET
Online
English with translated captions
What happens after registration?
- Immediate confirmation email,
- Microsoft Teams access before the congress,
- Slides after the event,
- Recordings available afterwards,
- Opportunity to ask questions live
The congress starts in
Programme
Understanding depression | Expert talk
Personal story from an individual with lived experience
Treatment approaches and new therapies | Expert talk
Voices of lived experience: insights from a relative
Understanding suicidal thoughts | Expert talk
“What can I do?” Practical self-help tips for patients, friends, and family | Panel discussionÂ
From passive patient to active partner | Expert talk
Can AI be a psychological coach? | Expert talk