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Depression Screen

Screening for mental health is just as important as screening for other physical health issues!  Most of us go for a physical checkup once a year, but don't think twice about a mental health checkup.  Sometimes symptoms can sneak up on us gradually over time and we don't notice them until they start causing us problems.  Other times, symptoms come on rapidly and we are overwhelmed how to handle them.  We offer several mental health screens on this website to offer you a quick way to assess how you are doing in several key areas.  This is not a substitute for a full mental health assessment nor is it intended to replace mental health or medical care.  Only an independently licensed mental health or medical professional can provide a mental health diagnosis and treatment.  However, knowledge is power and these screening tools can help you become more aware of potential symptoms and alert you to seek help.

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DEPRESSION SCREEN:  Please review the following statements and see if any are true for you:

  • I have little interest or pleasure in doing things I normally like to do

  • I don't have the same level of motivation that I used to have

  • I am crying more than usual

  • I am more irritable and angry than usual

  • I don't feel anything

  • I feel down, depressed, or hopeless

  • I have trouble falling or staying asleep

  • I feel tired and/or have little energy

  • My appetite has changed (decreased or increased)

  • I feel bad about myself or guilty for things not my fault

  • I have trouble concentrating on things such as reading or watching TV

  • I feel like I speak and/or move slower than usual

  • I feel like i would be better off dead

  • I physically hurt myself to cope with painful feelings

If any of these statements are true for you and are affecting your ability to fully enjoy life, parent, socialize, work, or go to school, then it may be time to set up a mental health assessment.  Please contact us today at East Coast Counseling, LLC.  You can set up an intake appointment in less than 5 minutes on our online patient portal.  You could also go old school and call for an appointment!  Either way, we look forward to helping you feel better.

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