Depression
Riverside Center for Behavioral Medicine
A Psychiatric & Chemical Dependency Hospital
Psychiatric Services
Are you Struggling with Depression?
| Question | Yes | No |
| Do you have persistent thoughts of death, dying, or suicide? | ||
| Do you have a plan to end your life? | ||
| If you do, contact your physician or health care professional immediately. | ||
| Are you feeling hopeless and worthless, like it's not worth living? | ||
| Are you unable to go to work or keep up with responsibilities that are part of your daily life because you feel bad and don't know why? | ||
| Are activities that you have always found pleasurable, no longer enjoyable? | ||
| Do you feel tired all the time? Do you sleep more than usual or have insomnia? | ||
| Do you feel like eating all the time, especially sweets, or has your appetite decreased significantly? | ||
| Are you having a hard time concentrating? Are you having a hard time remembering simple things like appointments and people's names? | ||
| Do tasks that used to seem simple now seem very difficult? | ||
| Are you avoiding friends and crowds? | ||
| Are you having a very hard time getting over a loss or trauma in your life? | ||
- If you answer "yes" to one or more of these questions, we recommend you consult with your physician right away to:
- determine if there is a physical problem that needs attention; and,
- to plan an appropriate course of treatment.
If you cannot take this action on your own behalf, get a family member or friend to do it for you.
You can always call us at 1-800-992-0901.