In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on depression and anxiety here
news
Mental Health: Understanding the Determinants to Take Action - Feature in *La ...
presse
Results of the 2024 Barometer and the “Who Does It Resemble?” Campaign: Santé ...
The disease
Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
Feeling sad, being “depressed,” having “dark thoughts,” or having trouble sleeping does not necessarily mean that you are suffering from depression. A major depressive episode (MDE) is characterized by a specific combination of subjective and clinical symptoms...
What We Do
Depressive and anxiety disorders represent a major public health issue. Santé publique France monitors their prevalence over time and implements prevention initiatives.
Epidemiological surveillance of depression and anxiety
The prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders can be measured in...
Data
One in six adults will experience a major depressive episode in 2024
According to the results of the 2024 Santé publique France Health Barometer, the prevalence of a major depressive episode (MDE) is estimated at 15.6% among adults aged 18 to 79 in mainland France and the overseas departments...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
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Talking about one’s mental distress or psychological difficulties: results of the CoviPrev survey, May 2022–September 2023
In relation to
Mental distress and burnout
thematic dossier
Mental health can be affected by certain psychosocial workplace exposures, leading to conditions such as burnout, depression, and suicidal behavior.
Suicides and suicide attempts
thematic dossier
France has one of the highest suicide rates in Europe. Suicide is preventable, and its prevention must be a priority. Effective prevention measures are available.
Post-traumatic stress
thematic dossier
Terrorist attacks have a profound and lasting psychological impact on exposed civilians and first responders, particularly on civilians who were directly threatened or have lost loved ones, but...
