MOBILE, Ala. -- The University of South Alabama Psychology Clinic will provide free screenings for depression and other mood disorders at the USA Psychology Clinic, 75 South University Blvd., from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, as part of National Depression Screening Day.
National Depression Screening Day raises awareness and screens people for depression and mood disorders and allows individuals to identify warning signs and connect with the appropriate treatment resources. Similar to many physical illnesses, early recognition and treatment offers the best opportunity for recovery from mental illness.
National Depression Screening Day, held on Oct. 9 through the nonprofit, Screening for Mental Health, serves as a supportive community initiative to connect the public with mental health screenings. This year’s theme focuses on viewing and treating mental health with the same gravity as physical health. Hundreds of organizations across the country including community centers, hospitals and colleges are hosting National Depression Screening Day screening events.
“Mental Health deserves the same attention as physical health,” said Dr. Kim Zlomke, director of the USA Psychology Clinic. “We want to raise awareness for mental health disorders and connect community members who may be struggling with depression or other mood disorders with quality, local treatment options.”
Although the screenings are not diagnostic, they will determine if someone is exhibiting symptoms associated with depression and other mood disorders and if they should seek help. In a recent independent study commissioned by the nonprofit Screening for Mental Health, 55 percent of study participants who completed a depression and mood disorder screening sought treatment within three months. The USA Psychological Clinic is a community based clinic that provides psychological and counseling services on an affordable sliding fee scale. More information on the USA Psychology Clinic is available at www.southalabama.edu/psychology.
The USA Psychology Clinic is also providing free, online screenings for depression and other mood disorders during the month of October at: http://screening.mentalhealthscreening.org/usouthal
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