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National Depression Screening Day

National Depression Screening Day is designed to call attention to the illness of depression on a national level, educate the public about symptoms and effective treatment, offer individuals the opportunity to be screened for depression and connect those in need to the mental health care system in Delaware.

On Thursday, October 10th, 2024, many organizations will participate with MHA in providing quick, anonymous screenings in various locations throughout the state. There are also many sites who provided screenings throughout the month of October, not just on Thursday, October 10th, 2024. These screenings are often the first step for individuals with depression in getting help. We had 268 online screenings and 133 in-person screenings with 71 individuals referred to treatment in 2023.

Like other health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes, many people with depression are not aware of their illness. The depression screenings are not a professional evaluation, but are a quick and easy way to spot some of the early signs of trouble. Clinical Depression is a common medical illness affecting more than 15 million American adults each year. Over 84,000 Delawareans reported experiencing serious psychological distress in the past year, with depression being among that distress. Importantly, 80% of those diagnosed with depression who seek treatment experience a decrease in symptoms within 4-6 weeks.

It is very important for people to understand the connection of mental health to physical health and overall well-being. An initiative such as National Depression Screening Day 2024 works to provide Delawareans options if they are reluctant to seek help. It also establishes prevention and early intervention.

If your organization is interested in holding a depression screening at your site, or you would like to become a screener, please contact our office at (302) 654-6833 x214 or e-mail Elizabeth Davis at edavis@mhainde.org!

We would like to thank the following sites for their participation on National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, October 25th, 2023 and throughout the month of October ->

  • A.C.E. Peer Resource Center (10/9 10:00-12:00): 20707 Dupont Blvd. Georgetown, DE 19947

  • A.C.E. Peer Resource Center (10/9 1:00-3:00): 547 N. Bradford St. Seaford, DE 19973

  • AIDS Delaware ( 10/5 10:00-3:00): 100 W. 10th St., Suite 315, Wilmington, DE 19801

  • Brandywine Community Church-City of Love (10/5 10:00-2:00): 2200 Market St. Wilmington, DE 19802

  • Claymore Senior Center (10/10 10:00-11:00): 504 S. Clayton St., Wilmington, DE 19805

  • Del Tech Community College-Georgetown (10/5 11:00-1:00): 21179 College Dr. Georgetown, DE 19947

  • Del Tech Community College-Dover (10/5 11:00-1:00): 100 Campus Dr. Dover, DE 19904

  • Del Tech Community College-Stanton (10/5 11:00-1:00): 400 Stanton Christiana Rd. Newark, DE 19713

  • Del Tech Community College-Wilmington (10/5 11:00-1:00): 300 N. Orange St. Wilmington, DE 19801

  • DeLaWarr Senior Center (10/24 9:30-11:30): 19 Lambson Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

  • Dover Behavioral Health (10/5 7:00am-11:00pm): 725 Horsepond Rd. Dover, DE 19901

  • Easter Seals (10/5 9:30-12:30): 61 Corporate Circle, New Castle, DE 19720

  • Goldey-Beacom College (10/12 3:30-6:30): 4701 Limestone Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808

  • Harrington Senior Center (10/17 10:00-12:30): 102 Fleming St. Harrington, DE 19952

  • Harvest Years Senior Center (10/19 10:00-12:00): 30 South St., Camden, DE 19934

  • La Red Health Center (10/5 8:00-5:00): 21444 Carmean Way, Georgetown, DE 19947

  • Mobile Crisis Intervention Services (10/5 9:00-6:00): 700 Main St., Ellendale, DE 19941

  • Mobile Crisis Unit-Northern DE (10/5 8:00-4:00): 1901 N. DuPont Highway, Wilmington, DE 19720

  • Neighborhood House (10/4 10:00-12:30): 1218 B St., Wilmington, DE 19801

  • New Castle Senior Center (10/18 10:00-12:00): 400 South St., New Castle, DE 19720

  • Newark Senior Center (10/12 10:00-12:00): 200 White Chapel Dr., Newark, DE 19713

  • St. Anthony’s Senior Center (10/11 11:00-12:30): 1703 W. 10th St., Wilmington, DE 19805

  • Mamie Warren Senior Center (10/6 10:00-1:00): 1775 Wheatley’s Pond Rd. Smyrna, DE 19977

A huge thank you to Emily Vera, Jennifer Smolowitz, Stephanie Reaves, Nicole Perefege and Corey Blassingale for serving as screeners in 2023!