If desired, referrals for further evaluation and treatment will be available. Screening Day is a nationwide program designed to provide information about the signs, symptoms and treatment of depression. It gives individuals the opportunity to find out if they may be suffering from depression by taking a written screening test and discussing the results with a mental health professional. The screening is not intended to provide a diagnosis, but rather to detect the symptoms of depression. From it, a determination can be made about whether or not the person would benefit from a more complete evaluation or treatment.
Depression can result in a serious disturbance of work, social, academic, and bodily functioning.
Depression can last for months or years if left untreated, resulting in disruption of relationships and productivity, and sometimes leading to disability or even death. These are the nine major symptoms of depression, but a diagnosis can only be made after a complete psycho-diagnostic assessment.