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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 5th, 2023, many organizations participated with MHA in providing quick, anonymous screenings in various locations throughout the state. There were also many sites who provided screenings throughout the month of October, not just on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. These screenings are often the first step for individuals with depression in getting help. We had 250 online screenings and 133 in-person screenings with 71 individuals referred to treatment.
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 2023 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