DOOR - Depression Psychoeducation in Primary Care
The DOOR study (Depression Psychoeducation in Primary Care) is a scientific study to improve the care provided by GPs to patients with depressive symptoms. The aim is to provide those affected with early, structured and continuous support - especially in phases in which there are waiting times for psychotherapy.
The focus is on additional, scheduled consultations in the GP practice, clear information about the illness and - depending on the study group - modern digital support services. In addition, short online surveys are used to systematically record and further develop the course of treatment.
For GPs, the DOOR study offers the opportunity to strengthen their central role in the care of people with depression, to make informed decisions together with patients and to actively shape new approaches to care.
Patients benefit from more time, guidance and support in a stressful phase of their lives, as well as compensation.
The study is being conducted at the Institute of General Medicine at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Technical University of Munich.
👉 Your participation counts:
Good advice, good decisions, good support - together we can improve the care of people with depression.
You are also welcome to contact our study center directly:
DOOR - Depression Psychoeducation in Primary Care
Tel. 0152-57906953 | Fax: 089 4400-53520
We are currently looking for student assistants to support us with the DOOR study - for more information see the job advertisement!
- Gökce F, De Valerio K, Gensichen J, Grögor L, Hapfelmeier A, Oser T, Schneider A, Pitschel-Walz G; POKAL-Group. Evaluating a psychoeducational program for patients with depressive symptoms in general practices: A randomized controlled trial. J Affect Disord. 2025 Dec 19:120886. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2025.120886.
