To increase awareness and encourage early intervention for eating disorders, substance use, mood and anxiety disorders, Mott Community College’s (MCC) Counseling and Student Development Division (CASD) is offering online mental health screenings.
Similar to many physical illnesses, early recognition and treatment offers the best opportunity for recovery from mental health issues. The anonymous and confidential screening tool is designed to help students examine any thoughts or behaviors that may be associated with depression, generalized anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, substance use, eating disorders, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
After completing the self-assessment, students are connected with MCC’s resources and educational articles.
“Increasing numbers of college students are arriving on campus with mental health issues,” said Jeff Simms, MCC Student Success Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor.[Ed note: Jeff is also the MCCEA division rep for CASD.] “Our goals with these screenings are to help identify students who may be struggling with depression or other mental health concerns and connect them with quality, treatment options early on.”
About Screening for Mental Health
Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (SMH), the pioneer of large-scale mental health screening for the public, provides innovative mental health and substance abuse resources, linking those in need with quality treatment options. SMH programs, offered online and in-person, educate, raise awareness, and screen individuals for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol use disorders, and suicide. Thousands of organizations worldwide including hospitals, military installations, colleges, secondary schools, corporations, utilize our educational and screening programs, and in turn, have reached millions of people ranging from teenagers to adults.
For more information about Screening for Mental Health, visit www.MentalHealthScreening.org.