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Mood screenings fight depression
Amy Wright
Issue date: 10/27/08 Section: News
For those getting stressed out with the end of the semester fast approaching, the UMKC Counseling Center wants to help.
The Counseling Center is holding a series of mood screenings for depression and a range of common mental health concerns.
The screenings are free, anonymous and confidential, requiring just the completion of a short questionnaire. Counselors are available to speak with about personal situations.
Dr. Rachel Pierce of the UMKC Counseling Center wants to encourage students to visit the screenings even if they feel they can self-manage their stress.
"I think it's always good just to take that time to check in and see if everything's going okay," said Pierce.
Depression is far from uncommon among college students. In fact, the American Psychiatric Association cites one in four young adults will experience a depressive episode by age 24.
Furthermore, according to a 2004 survey by the American College Health Association, nearly half of all college students report feeling so depressed at some point, they have trouble functioning.
The UMKC Counseling Center is available for students even if they are unsure a problem exists.
"I think sometimes people aren't aware of problems," Pierce said about depression. "The things they're experiencing aren't yet problematic, but they have areas of growing concern that will become problematic if they aren't managed or addressed."
Even if students are simply experiencing a short series of bad days, they are invited to take advantage of the variety of services offered on campus.
Students are encouraged to stop by the Counseling Center at 4825 Troost Avenue.
Another important resource for students is the MindBody Connection, a collaboration of the UMKC Counseling Center and Student Health.
MindBody provides UMKC students with educational and support services to enhance personal skills related to physical, mental and emotional health. Their offices are located in the University Center.
Additional screenings will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at the New Health Sciences Building, from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Dental School and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the University Center.
If you cannot make any of these dates, an online screening is also available at www.umkc.edu/chtc/counseling/self-help.html.
awright@unews.com
The Counseling Center is holding a series of mood screenings for depression and a range of common mental health concerns.
The screenings are free, anonymous and confidential, requiring just the completion of a short questionnaire. Counselors are available to speak with about personal situations.
Dr. Rachel Pierce of the UMKC Counseling Center wants to encourage students to visit the screenings even if they feel they can self-manage their stress.
"I think it's always good just to take that time to check in and see if everything's going okay," said Pierce.
Depression is far from uncommon among college students. In fact, the American Psychiatric Association cites one in four young adults will experience a depressive episode by age 24.
Furthermore, according to a 2004 survey by the American College Health Association, nearly half of all college students report feeling so depressed at some point, they have trouble functioning.
The UMKC Counseling Center is available for students even if they are unsure a problem exists.
"I think sometimes people aren't aware of problems," Pierce said about depression. "The things they're experiencing aren't yet problematic, but they have areas of growing concern that will become problematic if they aren't managed or addressed."
Even if students are simply experiencing a short series of bad days, they are invited to take advantage of the variety of services offered on campus.
Students are encouraged to stop by the Counseling Center at 4825 Troost Avenue.
Another important resource for students is the MindBody Connection, a collaboration of the UMKC Counseling Center and Student Health.
MindBody provides UMKC students with educational and support services to enhance personal skills related to physical, mental and emotional health. Their offices are located in the University Center.
Additional screenings will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at the New Health Sciences Building, from 12 to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Dental School and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the University Center.
If you cannot make any of these dates, an online screening is also available at www.umkc.edu/chtc/counseling/self-help.html.
awright@unews.com
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Fight Depression
posted 12/15/08 @ 10:35 PM CST
It's important to get counseling especially when we're at the road to a nervous breakdown..
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