Depression Screening to be offered in Wellness Center

Depression Screening will be offered to SMU students and employees from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, which is designated as the 2010 National Depression Screening Day. The location for the screening is the Wellness Center, Room 9, Toner Student Center.

The screening process involves completion of a short screening tool and a confidential consultation with a counselor from SMU Counseling Services. Information and resources concerning depression will be available and SMU counselors will make referrals for further counseling, either on-campus or to an external provider. Participants may register to win gifts, including gift certificates to the Cardinal Corner and the bookstore. Appointments are not needed; walk-ins are welcome.

Depression is a costly condition in terms of academic, social and employment success. The good news is that treatment is available and successful. For further information about depression and other mental health issues, go to www.nimh.nih.gov. For further information about the SMU screening procedure, call Ext. 1773