Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety can have a significant impact on daily life, and there are many possible causes, including major life events (trauma, bereavement, marital breakdown, etc.) and work-related stress…

Our missions

  • Monitoring epidemiological trends in depressive and anxiety disorders

  • Monitoring the prevalence of these disorders in the general population and in specific settings and populations

  • Developing surveillance indicators for these disorders

  • Contribute to the prevention of depressive and anxiety disorders

Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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Anxiety and depressive disorders and suicidal behavior: social determinants of gender differences. Summary based on data from Santé publique France for the period 2010–2023

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Early postnatal follow-up conducted by midwives from the Maternal and Child Health (PMI) program in the Hérault department: data from a departmental study on the screening for postpartum depression in 2024

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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.

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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.

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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...

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