The European OPADE project was at the XII Primary Health Care Congress. This event on innovation was organised by Keralty in Bogotá, Colombia, on 11 and 12 September.

The congress brought together experts to address crucial issues such as comprehensive and integrated care, emerging technologies, chronic non-communicable diseases, community empowerment and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals.

The congress brought together experts to address crucial issues such as comprehensive and integrated care, emerging technologies, chronic non-communicable diseases, community engagement, and the wellbeing of healthcare professionals. OPADE’s participation in this forum underscores its commitment to transforming depression care through knowledge and innovation.

During the event, Oihane Ibarrola, from Biokeralty – lead partner of OPADE’s Work Package 5 (WP5) – presented the project in her talk entitled: ‘Transforming Primary Health Care through Knowledge and Innovation Biokeralty/KAI’. In her speech, Ibarrola highlighted how OPADE is moving forward by using scientific evidence and technology to improve the approach to depression, always prioritising people at the centre of care.

OPADE’s participation in the Keralty conference reinforces the project’s strong commitment to innovation and social impact in mental health. The project continues its work to transform the landscape of major depressive disorder treatment, seeking to enable more people around the world to truly ‘feel good.’