Search Results for: Suicide

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Suicide and Grief with Kelly Monk

  February 4, 2024

  Coping with the suicide of a loved one is an emotional subject. Kelly Monk talks about steps family members can take to begin the healing process.Listen Now

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast

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  Creating a Safe Home Environment for Someone at Risk of Suicide

  September 1, 2022

  If you think that a loved one may be considering suicide, you need to take steps to make your home safe. Here's what you need to know.Read More

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  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

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  Help Is Always Here: Resources for Those Considering Suicide or Self-Harm

  August 1, 2022

  First, remember that you do not have to face these feelings alone. Medical professionals at UPMC are available to offer free and confidential support 24/7.Read More

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  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health

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  Coping With Loss From Suicide

  December 23, 2021

  When someone you know dies by suicide, it can leave more than a void in your life. The aftermath of a suicide can take a toll on your mental and physical health. During this challenging time, it's important to process what you're feeling.Read More

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  UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Suicide Prevention Among LGBTQIA+ Teens

  July 13, 2023

  Kristen L. Eckstrand, MD, PhD, Medical Director of UPMC LGBTQ+ Health, discusses ways you can help LGBTQ teens in need of suicide prevention.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

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  Surviving Suicide: The Ripple Effect on Family and Community

  October 5, 2014

  Suicide is painful for those left behind. Learn how can you move forward when someone close to you commits suicide.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

  Tagged with: American Association of Suicidology, bereavement, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, death, grief, STAR-Center Survivors of Suicide, Sue Wesner, Suicide, suicide survivors, support group, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC

  

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  Suicide Awareness and Prevention

  September 6, 2022

  An estimated 40,000 people die by suicide each year. Learn the warning signs and find out how you can prevent and reduce risk factors of suicide.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

  Tagged with: Allegheny County, committing suicide, Crisis Training Institute, death, depression, Jeffrey Magill, National Alliance on Mental Illness, re:solve crisis network, Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration, suicidal, Suicide, Western Psychiatric Institute of UPMC

  

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  Benefits of LGBTQIA+ Team Sports and Group Exercise

  April 15, 2024

  Participating in team sports or other group exercise can improve health while offering a sense of acceptance and belonging. Learn more.Read More

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  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

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  Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now

  February 7, 2024

  Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls.Read More

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