The JA will be contribute to public health programmes in Europe and develop Alzheimers disease (AD) and dementia prevention and care models in different European countries. The aim is to contribute to improvements in health by supporting and facilitating quality and efficiency of public health and healthcare policies and interventions. Synergy and avoidance of duplication with other health and research programs will be ensured.
The aim is to build a sustainable European platform. The objectives of ALCOVE are to accomplish the following during the 2 year project duration:
1. Establish a European statement on Alzheimer`s disease: Propose a synthesis regarding AD information and practices in Europe which could be the basis for further implementation at the European level
2. Ability of the JA to support the implementation of good practices in the field of risk prevention with measured results for patients: a focus on the overuse of psychotropics.
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The main goal of the project is to improve the quality of life of people with double/triple diagnosis (HIV/addiction/mental illness) in new EU member countries (Poland, Estonia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia) by increasing awareness of the relation between HIV/AIDS and mental health problems among professionals in relevant sectors and disseminating best practices existing in old EU member countries in the area of integrated approach towards mental health and HIV/AIDS (e.g. Dutch multidisciplinary treatment team model).
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The objectives are to develop, test and validate a kit of scientifically tested instruments for measuring mental health in 6- to 11-year-old children in seven participating EU countries and to compare mental health, use of care and risk factors across these countries.
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The project aims to develop and disseminate guidelines for generic training and education with respect to Mental Health Promotion and Illness Reduction, and in addition implement specific applications with respect to the prevention of suicide, depression, and alcohol and drug abuse.
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