When most people picture depression, they think of someone who looks sad, withdrawn, or unable to get out of bed. But depression doesn’t always look that way. Some people continue to show up at work, laugh with friends, and meet all of life’s demands while quietly battling an invisible struggle. This is often called high-functioning depression.

At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we want to shed light on this often-overlooked form of depression and encourage anyone experiencing it to seek support.

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, but it often goes undiagnosed. Many people are unsure if what they’re feeling really “counts” as depression, or they don’t know what to expect from the screening process. At Alleviant Integrated Mental Health, we believe that taking the first step toward support should feel simple, safe, and caring.

Since October 7 is National Depression Screening Day, this is the perfect time to talk about why screenings matter and what the process looks like at Alleviant.