National Depression Screening Day
Asking for help is the first step.
When is National Depression Screening Day?
Every first Friday of October.
National
- US
What is National Depression Screening Day?
National Depression Screening Day encourages people to check in on their mental health through free, confidential screenings. Founded in 1990 by Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Jacobs and first observed in 1991, the day opens the door to conversations that often stay hidden. Schools, clinics, and workplaces now participate, offering simple tools that can guide someone toward care — and reminding anyone struggling that asking for help is the first step toward brighter days.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #NationalDepressionScreeningDay
- #DepressionScreening
- #MentalHealth
- #YouAreNotAlone
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