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National Depression Screening Day Scheduled for October 2010
GREENSBORO, NC -- National Depression Screening Day will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, October 5, 6 and 7 at several locations around the Triad. The Mental Health Association in Greensboro is partnering with the Guilford Center, Moses Cone Congregational Nursing Program, and Moses Cone Behavioral Health Center to hold this important annual event. As part of the screening, participants will have the opportunity to complete a brief, written questionnaire, learn about the symptoms of depression, and how to help a friend or family member who may be at risk. Mental health counselors and therapists will be available at each site to answer questions or address concerns.
| Previous Community Sites | |
| • | UNCG, Psychology Clinic, 1100 W. Market St., 3rd Floor, 8am - 8pm |
| • | Women’s Resource Center, 628 Summit Avenue, 11am – 3pm |
| • | Congregational United Church of Christ, 400 W. Radiance Drive, 4pm – 7pm |
| • | Willow Oaks Community Center, 1815 Everitt Street, 1pm – 4pm |
| • | Salvation Army: Center of Hope, 1311 S Eugene Street, 6pm – 7:30pm |
| • | Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church (HP), 1225 Chestnut Drive, 5pm – 7pm |
| • | Roy B. Culler Senior Center (HP), 600 N Hamilton Street, 10am – 2pm |
| • | Center of Hope: Salvation Army, 1311 S Eugene Street, 6pm – 7:30pm |
| • | Senior Resources, 301 E Washington Street, 10am – 12pm, |
| • | Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 901 E Friendly Avenue, 5pm – 7pm |
| Colleges & Universities | |
| • | The partnership is also collaborating with Bennett College, Guilford College, UNC-Greensboro, and NC A&T State University to provide on-campus screenings for students as well. |
Depression is a major mental health challenge:
| • | It affects approximately 19 million American adults or about 9.5% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. |
| • | Trauma, loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or any stressful situation may trigger a depressive episode. Subsequent depressive episodes may occur with or without an obvious trigger. |
| More than 80 percent of people with clinical depression can be successfully treated. With early recognition, intervention, and support, most employees can overcome clinical depression and become productive and full-functioning employees again. |
For more information on National Depression Screening Day, call the Mental Health Association in Greensboro at (336)373-1402, or visit www.mhag.org. The Association is dedicated to advancing mental wellness through support services, education, and advocacy in the community.
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