Free depression and bipolar mental health screening

DBSA-Northern Virginia and Ashburn Psychological Services are offering free mental health screenings for depression and bipolar disorder on August 25 and September 1 as a part of both groups’ community service efforts. The screenings will be held at the offices of Ashburn Psychological Services, which are located at 44110 Ashburn Shopping Plaza, which is just off Ashburn Village Boulevard. More information can be found at www.dbsanova.org/events.html.

These mental health screenings provide a safe and confidential way to determine the likelihood of whether you suffer from depression and bipolar disorder, and information on how to get help through mental health care providers, support groups, government agencies and others.

The first screening will be on Saturday, August 25, from 11 AM to 5 PM, and it will be for children and adolescents. Parents and children do not need to register in advance. All they need to do is show up at the Ashburn Psychological Services offices in the Ashburn Shopping Plaza. The second screening will be for adults, adolescents and children of all ages on Saturday, September 22, from 11 AM to 5 PM.

These screenings allow for diagnosis and intervention. Mental health problems can become worse, even devastating, if left untreated.

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Ashburn Psychological Services (www.ashburnpsych.org) is a leading psychological practice that offers a wide array of diagnostic, psychotherapy and consultation services for children, adolescents, adults and families.