Thursday, October 6 4-6 pm
•Free, Confidential Mood Screenings•No Appointment Necessary
•New London, Newport, & Claremont
CA is participating in a nationwide effort to increase depression awareness, fight stigma and screen community members for mental health concerns. National Depression Screening Day is the nation’s oldest, voluntary, community-based screening program. To participate, Counseling Associates is offering confidential, free mood disorder screenings at their offices in New London, Newport, and Claremont. After completing a screening, participants will receive referral information for further evaluation and treatment if needed.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, depressive disorders affect approximately 18.8 million American adults or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population in a given year. Depression can manifest differently depending on age, gender and other social factors.
“One of the main myths about depression is that it is normal among certain populations. The truth is that depression isn’t, and shouldn’t be, for anyone, regardless of their situation,” said Susan Borchert, PhD of Counseling Associates. “National Depression Screening Day and our new online screenings (see more below) help people become more aware of the signs and symptoms of this condition and the importance of seeking help before a problem becomes serious.”
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