Studies show that people with diabetes have a greater risk of depression than people without diabetes.The stress of daily diabetes management can build. You may feel alone or set apart from your friends and family because of all this extra work.

If you face diabetes complications such as nerve damage, or if you are having trouble keeping your blood sugar levels where you would like, you may feel like you are losing control of your diabetes. Just like denial, depression can get you into a vicious cycle. It can block good diabetes self-care.

South Central Regional Medical Center invites you to join us for an informative talk with Rhonda Smith, MSW, LCSW, Therapist, from South Central Behavioral Health Services on Tuesday, May 14th at 1 p.m. The event will be held at South Central Place in Laurel and is free to the community.