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Depression is a serious and complex disease that affects 19 million Americans every year. In an effort to shed light on this pervasive disease, Tri-City Medical Center is offering free depression screenings* which are open to all adults in the community. Each individual will have the opportunity to discuss the results with a Tri-City Medical Center mental health professional. Symptoms of depression include: persistent sadness feelings of hopelessness unexplained weight loss or gain decreased energy difficulty concentrating insomnia or over-sleeping thoughts of death or suicide Free Depression Screenings Thursday, October 7th, 2010 2 pm — 5 pm Assembly Room 2 Tri-City Medical Center 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, 92056 No appointment necessary — Open to all adults Tri-City Medical Center has comprehensive inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs. Dial 911 for immediate assistance. *The screenings are not a professional diagnosis. They point out the presence or absence of depressive symptoms and provide a referral for further evaluation, if needed. You should see your doctor or a qualified mental health professional if you experience five or more symptoms for longer than two weeks or if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with your daily routine.