Participate in Check Your Mood Day

Check Your Mood Day is returning in person and virtual this year on Oct. 6, in conjunction with National Depression Screening Day!

The prolonged pandemic and stress it caused for many of us have prompted an increase in mental health challenges across the region and globe. That’s why it’s so important to Check Your Mood and learn about the free mental health resources and tools that can help anyone assess their mental health.

Check Your Mood Day encourages all San Diegans to monitor and gauge their emotional well-being. Getting screened for depression is an important part of healthcare checkups, much like getting your blood pressure checked or being screened for heart disease or diabetes.

This year, there will be more than 40 sites across the county where community members can visit to learn about mental health resources and complete a free screening. Those who cannot attend in person are encouraged to take an online self-assessment and participate in a social media campaign, with actionable steps and tips to stay mentally healthy.

County employees can take advantage of the various benefits offered free of cost through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP offers 24/7 assistance if you or someone you love needs to talk about depression. You can call EAP at 888-777-6665.

For additional resources, community members can connect to the County’s multilingual Access and Crisis Line (888-724-7240). It is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day with access to County behavioral health services all year long.

We hope you will join us for Check Your Mood Day this year to educate and inform yourself, your family, and fellow colleagues about the valuable mental health resources and services available in San Diego County and the importance of checking and maintaining your mental health. 

We ALL play a role in supporting good mental health!