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Back to CAPS pageDepressionEveryone feels sad and blue now and then. But if you're sad most of the time and it just won't go away, you might be depressed. When you're depressed....... The good news is you can feel better soon. Most people who are depressed can be helped by therapy, medication or both. Remember you are not alone and there is assistance available at CAPS. A student may get help by calling CAPS for a telephone screening (see accessing services). The clinician conducting the phone screening appointment may recommend individual and/or group therapy or may suggest a referral to a community mental health provider. If individual, group therapy, or a psychiatric evaluation at CAPS is recommended, an initial consultation (IAC) appointment will be scheduled. If an evaluation for medication is needed, a referral to one of CAPS' psychiatrists or a psychiatrist in the community may be made. Crisis walk-in services are available to those who are unable to wait for a scheduled appointment. If you are experiencing significant symptoms of depression or are thinking of harming yourself, please call CAPS and speak with the crisis walk-in therapist. During regular hours (8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday and Friday and 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on Tuesday through Thursday; Summer and break periods 8:00 am to 5:00 pm), you may also come immediately to CAPS, located on the third floor of the University Health Center. You may talk to an on-call crisis therapist after hours by calling 706-542-2200 (see crisis intervention). Adapted from publication by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Depression ScreeningTest Your Moods - Online Self Assessment Additional ResourcesMore information about depressive disorders can be found at:
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University Health Center
University of Georgia 370 River Road; Athens, GA 30602 706-542-1162; Email the Health Center
The Health Center is
fully accredited by the Joint Commission.
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