Yet, fewer than half those suffering from depression seek treatment. That's unfortunate, says Amber Kelley, director of counseling at High Point University.
Diagnosis is the first step toward treatment.
That's why High Point University will observe National Depression Screening Day Oct. 6. From 1 to 3 p.m. that day, the university's counseling office will offer free, anonymous depression screenings to the community in the great room of Slane University Center on the High Point Campus. Individuals needing further evaluation will be referred to local treatment services. In fact, one in five adults may experience a bout of depression during their lives. Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, also includes feelings euphoria or agitation.