Depression is intense and attacks the mind and body at the same time.
It is estimated that one out of five adults may experience depression at some point in their lives. Individuals with depression are difficult to reach despite the finest of medical benefits and resources available to them. Screening merely suggests if symptoms are consistent with the treatable illness of depression. Screening programs can take several forms, but they are intended to protect the privacy of the employee. People with depression need treatment in order to function fully and to prevent recurrence.