National Depression Screening Day

October 10, 2008

Clinical depression is common and affects more than 19 million Americans every year. The symptoms of clinical depression can be serious, but are treatable. According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, symptoms often include:

• Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
• Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
• Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
• Pessimism, indifference
• Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
• Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
• Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
• Unexplained aches and pains
• Recurring thoughts of death or suicide

To learn more about depression, call your primary care provider or Prevea Behavioral Care today at (920) 272-1200.

Take an Online Screening

Your responses to this online screening may show if you are experiencing depression. Note that this is only a screening tool. If you are experiencing signs of depression, please call Prevea Behavioral Care to discuss your symptoms with a trained professional. For the online screening tool, click here >>