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October is Depression & Mental Health Screening Month: Why Screening Matters
Every October, Depression and Mental Health Screening Month reminds us that our mental health is just as important as our physical health—and screenings can be the first step in the path toward healing.
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Why a Screener is Key to Knowing
When it comes to substance use, it’s not always easy to tell when recreational use crosses the line into something more serious. Many people struggling with alcohol or drug use don’t realize they have a
Depression Screening Day
About a week ago, a friend of mine talked with me about how down she'd been feeling. It started as a general sense of "meh" but quickly spiraled into a deeper despair. She felt overwhelmed and didn't know where to
screen for depression
A friend of mine asked me a question after a recent visit with his doctor. "Why are they asking me whether I feel down?" he said. "That's not a physical health thing. Or is it?" He had a legitimate question. Having
Through the Screen: What a mental health assessment can tell you
Friends and family mean well, I think. They see that you may seem a little more withdrawn than ususal, or maybe you're just not as perky as you'd been a few days ago. So they ask, "Are you depressed?" or "Is something