National Depression Screening Day Throughout US UNDATED – It’s
National Depression Screening Day, a 24 hour educational
campaign to stress that no one should live with depression.
Depression is an illness that affects millions of Americans
every day. It leaves sufferers sad, anxious and tired, and can
lead to problems like insomnia or appetite loss. With this in
mind, nonprofit organization Screening for Mental Health is
advocating being tested for the treatable illness. They suggest
taking this day to evaluate yourself – if you’re concerned you
could be suffering from depression, visit them online to learn
more. There, you’ll find a list of screening clinics in the St.
Cloud area. In 2011, National Depression Screening Day drew more
than 100,000 participants. It’s part of Mental Illness Awareness
Week nationwide.