Military Installations Worldwide Encourage Service Members to
Get a Mental Health Check-Up By DCoE Strategic Communications
October 10, 2012 Anonymous self-assessments available online on
October 11, National Depression Screening Day, and throughout
the year (Oct. 6, 2012, Wellesley Hills, MA) - Depression
affects approximately 17 million people in the U.S., yet almost
a third do not seek treatment. While depression is quite common,
it is also very treatable, and diagnosing it early allows for
faster and easier treatment. Each year, on National Depression
Screening Day, Military Pathways, a DoD-funded initiative,
offers anonymous, online mental health screenings at
www.MilitaryMentalHealth.org. Service members, veterans and
their families can access the site 24/7 to see if they have
symptoms of depression, PTSD or a related disorder, and get
information on how and where to get help. This year, National
Depression Screening Day is Thursday, October 11. "Depression is
usually a more serious and sustained proble