LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of Americans living with behavioral health issues has increased.
According to a recent study conducted at Columbia University, 1 in 10 adult Americans reported living with depression, and nearly 1 in 5 adolescents and young adults also reported experiencing some sort of depression.
Unfortunately, many of those experiencing depression and other behavioral health concerns are not seeking timely treatment, according to Lake County Behavioral Health.
Taking action to close the “treatment gap” is critical; there is a great need to ensure individuals are being screened for anxiety and depression, and made aware of treatment resources.
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, and Lake County Behavioral Health Services invites the community to join in raising awareness at this crucial juncture.
People experience depression in different ways, and it can affect anyone, any time.
Depression, which may be coupled with dementia in older adults, can have an adverse effect on one’s quality of life; it can also contribute to lost productivity at home and at work, and increased risk of death.
Help is available.
Lake County Behavioral Health Services offers a range of supports for county residents facing behavioral and mental health concerns, including depression and substance use disorder services.
If you need immediate support, and it is after business hours, Lake County Behavioral Health Services 24-hour Crisis Hotline is available. Dial 800-900-2075; our Crisis Team will be ready to assist.
Other useful resources to connect with services include the newly-launched 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (dial 988, https://988lifeline.org/), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services National Helpline [800-662-HELP (4357)] and Adventist Health Clear Lake’s Live Well Program.
For more information and assistance, please contact Lake County Behavioral Health Services at 707-274-9101 or 707-994-7090.
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month
- LAKE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES