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^- Hi, I'm Captain Davenport,

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^the Behavioral Health Officer

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^for the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade.

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^October is National Depression Education

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^and Awareness month.

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^In observation this month on October 9th, 2014,

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^the Army will join several organizations

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^and communities across America

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^in recognition of National Depression Screening Day

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^by leading efforts to inform the public

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^about the various signs and symptoms of depression,

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the importance of early identification

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and anonymous screening and treatment options.

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- [Voiceover] Where do I go?

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What do I need to do to get help?

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- So the first thing a soldier would do is

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they'd present to the Behavioral Health Clinic,

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they'd fill out different forms,

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including confidentiality and privacy,

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as well as some historical information,

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and then we have screening forms related to depression.

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After the soldier completes those,

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they meet with the provider.

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Their information will be discussed,

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including what brought them to the clinic that day,

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talk about different symptoms,

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different difficulties they may be having,

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as well as, hopefully, start to determine a treatment plan.

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It's important to remember that a case of the blues

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or feeling sad for a couple of days is fairly normal.

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However, if you start to feel hopeless or helpless,

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have thoughts of wanting to end your life,

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or having difficulties that are getting worse,

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it's important to come and get screened

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at your local behavioral health clinic.

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There are multiple different treatment options

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and things can remain confidential

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to ensure that you get back to the fight.