The Importance of Depression Screening at Regular Doctor Visits

Americans visit their physicians for a multitude of reasons: a common cold, allergies, diabetes, hypertension, an annual women’s examination and for mental health disorders such as depression. The U.S. census has determined that Americans have been visiting their doctors less and less over the years, making each appointment with their physician more valuable. From a physician’s standpoint, […]…

National Depression Screening Day

During Mental Illness Awareness Week on Oct. 1-7, 2017, National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) and other mental health participants across the United States are raising awareness of mental illness and the effects it can have on individuals throughout the country. Each year mental health awareness week promotes campaigns nationwide to fight stigma against mental […]…