In light of Robin Williams’ death and his history of severe depression, Linden Oaks at Edward has the following resources available for the people of Naperville and communities throughout the west and southwest suburbs.
Linden Oaks at Edward offers a free, online screening that can determine if a person is at risk for depression. DepressionAware can be completed in five minutes from the comfort of home, any time, day or night. Filling out the questionnaire generates a report on your risk of depression and tips for good mental health. To take the DepressionAware test, visit www.edward.org/depressionaware.
Follow-up steps are triggered if a person’s score suggests a heightened risk of depression. If a person provides a phone number, they’ll receive a call within 24 hours from a Linden Oaks clinician who will offer a free mental health assessment. If contact information is not submitted, the DepressionAware screening provides the number at Linden Oaks so a person can schedule a free assessment.
The free assessment at Linden Oaks includes an interview with a nurse about any physical health issues, and a meeting with a clinician for a mental health evaluation. Reports from these sessions are shared with a psychiatrist who determines the level of care needed. The final recommendation can be linking the patient to counseling and other resources in the community, or to hospital-based services, such as a partial hospitalization program or inpatient care.
For immediate assistance and a free and confidential assessment, call the Linden Oaks 24/7 Help Line at (630) 305-5027. For more information about Linden Oaks, visit www.lindenoaks.org.