Untitled Document Depression is a leading student problem Broene Center helps depressed Calvin students By Melissa Slager Features Editor Depression ranks as the foremost student concern presented to the Broene Counseling Center. On average, about 100 students who visit the Center are counseled for depression-related issues each year, and 30 to 50 are referred to local psychiatrists for medical evaluations. He cited that depression has been a growing problem on college campuses in general, and Calvin is no exception. The Broene Center sponsored a two-day screening test for depression for National Depression Screening Day last week in the library lobby.
Depression is a medical condition that is treatable.
This means that people do not have to overcome depression on their own. Hope and promise is what Christ is all about. According to Boer, the most effective treatment is with a combination of medication and therapy. The combination speeds the process of overcoming depression, which is especially good news for students who struggle with the condition. Reed also noted the importance of sleep.