World of Psychology

National Depression Screening Day

By Corinna Underwood
October 2, 2006

National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is held each October during Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year it will be held on Thursday, October 5th. This is a nationwide program designed to provide information about the signs, symptoms and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and other mental health disorders.

You can receive a free depression screening online now.

If you’d rather, you can also take the screening in-person, locally within your neighborhood. NDSD gives individuals the opportunity to find out if they may be suffering from depression by taking a simple, confidential screening test. The screening is not intended to provide a diagnosis, but rather to identify symptoms and help an individual assess if they should seek a more thorough evaluation from a mental health professional.

Who Should Attend a Depression Screening?
People suffering from depression often experience some of these key symptoms:

  • A persistent, sad, anxious or “empty” mood
  • Sleeping too little, early morning awakening or sleeping too much
  • Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
  • Restlessness or irritability
  • Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
  • Fatigue or loss of energy
  • Thoughts of death or suicide

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    Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 2 Oct 2006

 


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