Depression screening today at library

Is it just the blues or is it depression? Are you or someone you care about suffering from depression? Find out. Join Provena St. Joseph Hospital Behavioral Health Services for a free depression screening and lecture series from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. It will take approximately 15 minutes. Screening is available in both English and Spanish. When complete, your results will be reviewed by a trained mental health professional who will make recommendations for follow-up care if needed.

Educational presentations during the day as listed below will also be provided. No registration is needed.

• 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.: "What is Depression?" presented by Caroline Bailey from the Ecker Center.

• 11:30 a.m.: "Depression and Trauma Recovery" presented by Maureen Manning-Rosenfeld from Community Crisis Center.

• 4 p.m.: "Depression and Addiction" presented by licensed clinical social worker Kate Van Eycke.

• 6 p.m.: Panel discussion including people who have suffered with depression and professionals who treat depression. Focus of discussion will be personal coping strategies that go beyond the usually prescribed approaches.

For information, contact behavioral health services at (847) 931-5521 or (847) 695-3200, ext. 5705.