October marks the beginning of National Depression and Mental Health Screen Month.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 14.8 Million Americans suffer from Major Depression.  Depression occurs in 40-65% of people who have experienced a heart attack, in 10-27% of stroke survivors, and 25% of people diagnosed with cancer.

Depression can be treated. According to the National Institute of Health, up to 80 percent of people treated for depression start to feel better within four to six weeks of starting medicine, therapy, support groups or a combination of treatments.

As part of Mental Health America’s Campaign for America’s Mental Health, they’re offering a free, confidential Depression Screening.

To learn more about Depression along with other Behavioral Health Issues please check out our brochures.

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