Every October 27, European Depression Day takes place. Created in 2003, it helps dispel the taboos and clichés that can still surround this disease. Especially since it is “a democratized phenomenon” since Covid. Especially among the youngest.
Thibaut Heberlé – Today at 6:15 p.m.
October is awareness month. As Pink October continues, and after the information weeks on mental health, European Depression Day is being held this Friday.
Franck Colombana, director of the Grand Est Care Center, immediately states: “Depression affects everyone, at any time. » 280 million people affected worldwide according to the WHO (World Health Organization).
Growing needs among young people
And Covid has left its mark , “it’s a whole situation that is distressing”, according to Franck Colombana. And it does not spare the youngest. On the contrary. “It’s an age group that has more and more needs,” he confirms. The depression side is found in many follow-ups. »
Within its establishment, an infant-juvenile center is dedicated to 12-25 year olds. Stéphanie Godebille, care director, explains: “We offer activities adapted to this age category. The goal is to avoid dropping out of school, when the school system is not to blame for the pathology. » Otherwise, a partnership exists with teachers.
Necessary prevention
Franck Colombana believes that awareness is the best lever for prevention. “It is our duty to reach out to young people. We had started work with the Briquerie, which was put on standby for a bit. We will relaunch it,” he assures. His desire is to offer “a sacred space of verbalization” for the youngest.
He concludes: “We, institutions, must go to establishments and be able to talk about depression, in order to provide a space for verbalization. For most, that’s the big problem. Perhaps going to meet these young people, talking to them about depression, would help them put words to their problems. Let them realize that they are not alone. »
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