Was very special, on Blue Monday in Amsterdam in the beautiful Tuschinski Theater, the Depression Gala. Together with colleagues, former clients and healthcare professionals we were surprised by artists and celebrities on a tragicomic evening, a laugh and a tear.
This was the fourth edition, co-sponsored by U-center, aimed at breaking the taboo and stigma on depression. This time with an extra focus on depression of someone close to you ("loved ones") and what that does to you. Many experts by experience shared their personal stories. Laura van Kaam captured everyone's heart with her velvet voice. Marijke Groot read from her book "It wasn't all fun during my depression." And as an outswinger Mathilde Santing, what a personality and what a wonderful performance she gave.