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  How to Help Someone With Depression

  May 16, 2019

  Is your friend or family member struggling with their mental health? Here's how to help someone with depression.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

  Tagged with: depression, disease, how to help someone with depression, illness, mental health, mental illness, self-care, strain, Suicide

  

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  7 Facts About Epilepsy

  April 11, 2019

  Epilepsy is much more common than you might think, though misconceptions about this condition are prevalent. These epilepsy facts clear the air.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain health, epilepsy, seizures

  

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  How Brain Chemicals Influence Mood and Health

  March 16, 2023

  Learn more about common brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, and how they affect your thinking and overall health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain health, cortisol, mobile post, neurotransmitter, serotonin

  

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  Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Helpful Resources

  August 15, 2014

  Learn more about how depression can effect you, the assosciated symptoms, and possible causes.Learn More

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health

  Tagged with: anxiety, brain chemicals, depression, National Institute of Mental Health, National Mental Health Association, neurotransmitters, sleep disturbances, Suicide

  

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  Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Parkinson’s Disease: David’s Story

  June 28, 2014

  Learn about deep brain stimulation and how it is used to treat Parkinson's Disease. UPMC patient David Smith shares his personal story.Watch Now

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: DBS, deep brain stimulation, Parkinson's disease, patient story, treatment