MODESTO, Calif. – Blue can be beautiful … if it doesn’t color your world. Too sad, too often. Tired all the time. Haunted by negative thoughts that won’t go away. Feeling trapped and unmotivated. Just not yourself. If you’re under a cloud and just can’t seem to pull yourself out—or you see someone you care about suffering that way—Doctors Behavioral Health Center wants to help.

On Oct. 10, Doctors Behavioral Health Center will be offering FREE depression screenings and consultation with a clinician from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 1-2 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel, located at 1150 Ninth St. in Downtown Modesto. The screenings are anonymous and confidential, and participants must be at least 18 years or older. Participants do not need to register for the screenings; walk-ins are accepted and encouraged.

In addition to the depression screenings, a mental health professional will explain mood and anxiety disorders, symptoms and effective treatments, and how to recognize the warning signs of suicide during a keynote presentation from 12-1 p.m. A boxed lunch will be provided for those attending the presentation. Participants must register for the lunch presentation by calling 1.888.284.6641 or signing up online at dmc-modesto.com. Walk-ins will not be accepted for this portion of the event.

Doctors Behavioral Health Center (DBHC) is a 67-bed adult inpatient psychiatric treatment center, dedicated to providing quality mental health services. The center offers a progressive treatment environment with caring professional working in harmony to help improve the quality of life for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric impairment. DBHC is an affiliate of Doctors Medical Center and is part of Tenet California. Doctors Medical Center is a 465-bed acute care hospital located at 1441 Florida Ave. in Modesto, and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. To receive a referral to one of our 550 affiliated physicians, please call 1.888.284.6641 or click here.