National Depression Screening Day - October 9, 2025

WHEREAS Counselling Alberta is committed to providing affordable and professional counselling services that help build better lives for Albertans. Since 2005, National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) has raised community awareness by offering a free and anonymous online screening tool for depression; and

WHEREAS depression is the most treatable mental health issue, early treatment promotes faster recovery and prevents long-term effects on individuals and their families; and

WHEREAS in 2024, of the 2,498 Albertans who participated in the NDSD online screening test, 63 percent were recommended to seek further evaluation; and

WHEREAS during the week of October 6-12, Albertans are encouraged to check in on their mental health and take the free online screening test at areyoufeelingok.com.

THEREFORE, I, Mayor William Choy of the Town of Stony Plain, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2025, as “National Depression Screening Day.”

Dated this 9th day of October, 2025.