Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Mental Wellness Screening Day

Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newcomb Hall 360.

Do you want to learn more about your mental health? Worried about a friend? Interested in a quick mental health check-up? Come for a free mental wellness screening and receive immediate feedback about the results. The screening includes depression, anxiety, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder. Sponsored by UVa Student Health CAPS, Office of Health Promotion, and the Charlottesville Book Club. Free pizza is available for those arriving after 11 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. If you cannot attend this event, visit the website for anonymous online screenings and information about emotional wellbeing.


If you would like to speak with a mental health professional, call CAPS at 434-243-5150 and request a phone screening appointment. Additionally, if you are dealing with a mental health emergency after 5 p.m. or on weekends, a CAPS clinician is available through the Student Health answering service at 434-972-7004.