FREE MENTAL HEALTH CHECKUPS
Screenings
are available for various age groups and disorders
such as: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,
alcohol, bipolar disorder, depression, generalized
anxiety disorder, panic, post traumatic stress disorder,
obsessive compulsive disorder, and social anxiety.
We
are able to conduct screenings on-site for groups,
by phone for individuals, and at the Mental Health
Association by appointment. To schedule a screening
for you, your child, teen, parent, or friend, Contact
Us or call 859-431-1077.
Wellness Checks on the Internet
www.guidetofeelingbetter.org
www.freedomfromfear.org
www.alcoholscreening.org
Screening Events
First Wednesday in May -- National Anxiety Screening Day
www.freedomfromfear.org
October 7, 2004 National Depression Screening Day
www.mentalhealthscreening.org
About Screenings
Free valid reliable
screening questionnaires are a good first step to
help an individual recognize the signs mental disorders
and help in discovering if a mental illness might
be present. Mental disorders can be complicated
illnesses and no single questionnaire or test can
be used to accurately diagnose this illness. Accurate
diagnosis is obtained only through a thorough evaluation
with a physician. The Mental Health Association
offers only nationally accepted research-based screening
tools that ensure the most reliable results, however,
they are not meant to take the place of an evaluation
by a physician or a mental health professional.
A positive result
from screening questionnaires suggests that an individual
could benefit from a comprehensive mental health
screening. Regardless of the results of the surveys,
if there are still concerns, contact your physician
and/or mental health professional.
The
Mental Health Association of Northern Kentucky can
guide individuals to local mental health physicians,
psychologist, hospitals, extended care facilities
and other support services. The Mental Health Association
of Northern Kentucky does not endorse or recommend
the use of any specific treatment plan or medication.
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