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National Depression Screening Day- October 2018

More than two decades in different countries, Screening for Mental Health or depression has developed programs, raise awareness in people, and screen individuals for common behavioral and mental health disorders and suicide.

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National Depression Screening Day- October 2018

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  1. National Depression Screening Day- October2018 National Depression Screening Day 2018 October 11, 2018 More than two decades in different countries, Screening for Mental Health or depression has developed programs, raise awareness in people, and screen individuals for common behavioral and mental health disorders and suicide. We have created a world where mental health body is viewed and treated with the same gravity as physical health, and the public’s participation in National Depression Screening Day helps make that vision a reality. where no difference between them. Let’s know basic knowledge of National Depression Screening Day. This is held annually on the Thursday of the first full week in October, is an education and screening event conducted by hospitals, clinics, colleges, and

  2. community groups nationwide, spread awareness to peoples. But here some medical community screens for diabetes and high blood pressure. This program provided free to everyone, anonymous screenings for depression, generalized anxiety disorder. Screenings are held both online and in-person and thousands of people participate each year in this event. General Facts About Depression- Depression is highly affected with the age of 15 to 44 in the U.S. Depression affects more than 15 million American adults. Approx 80% of those who receive treatment for depression. young people will experience depression in their teen years. About 30% of depression develop with substance abuse. Approx 9% of teens suffer from depression for at least a year at a time. approx 65% of youths don’t receive mental health treatment. Men die by suicide 3.4x more often than women. Symptoms of Depression- Some of the most common signs and symptoms include: Changes in sleep timing Poor attraction and Concentration Loss of body energy Loss of interest in different activities Hopelessness Recurring thoughts of suicide Heightened mood Aggressive behavior

  3. Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue Easily distracted Reckless behavior In case you have affected with mental depression or mental disorder disease so you may early consult a doctor to take Anti-Depressants medicine and some prescription drugs to control these disease symptoms. Read also:- 7 things that could be helpful for your mental health- Compulsive Sexual behavior is a Mental health condition- Advertisement-

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