CIP Marin

October 3 – 9, 2010, has been designated Mental Illness Awareness Week. It’s an unfortunate fact that millions of Americans each year suffer from symptoms of depression and other mental health conditions without even realizing it. The good news is that depression and many other mental health conditions are highly treatable, and quality, affordable help is widely available. The first step is learning more about it.

In honor of this national event, CIP will offer free mental health screenings throughout the month of October at our offices in downtown San Rafael. Additional therapy sessions are available on a sliding scale. Please phone (415) 459-5999 x 102 for more information.

Signs & Symptoms of Teen/Adult Depression

Everyone has a blue mood from time to time, but if you experience one or more of the following for several weeks, talk with your physician, who can rule out physical causes, and/or consult a mental health professional to see if you would benefit from therapy.

* Sadness or hopelessness, tearfulness or frequent crying
* Irritability, anger, hostility, or acting out
* Withdrawal from coworkers, friends and family
* Problems at work or school
* Loss of interest or enjoyment in activities, lack of  enthusiasm and  motivation
* Changes in eating and sleeping habits; unintended weight change
* Low self-esteem, carelessness about appearance
* Extreme sensitivity to criticism
* Unexplained aches and pains, restlessness and agitation
* Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
* Fatigue or lack of energy, sluggishness
* Difficulty concentrating and making decisions

Community Institute for Psychotherapy provides quality, affordable mental health services to at-risk youth, families, and individuals, enabling them to end cycles of hopelessness, and build better, healthier lives for themselves and their loved ones. For over 30 years, CIP has played an indispensable role in the continuum of service in Marin County and acts as a safety net for those in need.