[Depression and suicidal behavior more effectively controlled by a team approach. Pilot project to optimize diagnosis and therapy]. / Depression und Suizidalität vernetzt wirksamer bekämpfen. Pilotprojekt soll Diagnose und Therapie optimieren.

ABSTRACT

The aim of the competition (Specialist-field Networks in Medicine "MedNet") announced by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) is to stimulate the creation of supraregional networks for specific diseases, in order, in this way, to improve cooperation and the transfer of knowledge between research institutions and various levels of medical care. The MedNet "Depression, Suicidal tendency" is one of the winners of this BMBF competition". In view of the central role played by the family doctor in the care given to patients with depressive disorders, permanent improvement in cooperation between physicians in private practice and the research institutions is a central aspect of the planned MedNet activities.