Search Results for: phobias

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  Phobias: When Being Scared Isn’t Fun

  April 27, 2022

  We love to be scared on Halloween, but phobias take being afraid to the next level. These lasting and intense fears can disrupt your life.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: acrophobia, ailurophobia, American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders, aquaphobia, arachnophobia, astraphobia, aviophobia, behavioral therapy, claustrophobia, cognitive behavioral therapy, Halloween, hemophobia, msyophobia, National Institute of Mental Health, ochlophobia, phobias

  

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  How to Treat Anxiety Naturally

  February 12, 2024

  Medication and therapy can help with anxiety. But making some simple lifestyle changes can also help manage this common problem. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  The Connection Between Trauma and Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Community

  May 3, 2023

  LGBTQIA+ people may face discrimination and harassment in many areas of life. Here are some types of everyday situations that are harmful to LGBTQIA+ mental health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Generalized Anxiety in Older Adults

  June 15, 2022

  Anxiety disorders are the most common group of mental health disorders. 32% of Americans experience any anxiety disorder at some point.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

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

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  Do Antidepressants Work?

  April 27, 2022

  If you're feeling depressed, you may be wondering: Are antidepressants really necessary? Learn how antidepressants work.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

  Tagged with: New Here - Mental Health

  

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  Childhood Fear or Phobia: How to Tell the Difference

  August 29, 2023

  Childhood fear or phobia: how to tell the difference. What are phobias, common childhood phobias, symptoms of phobias, diagnosis, treatment for phobias.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

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  What Is a Psychiatric Emergency?

  October 6, 2021

  A psychiatric emergency occurs when a mental health condition carries the risk of immediate harm. Find out more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

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  Child Anxiety Symptoms and Treatment

  October 28, 2020

  Anxiety disorders can present themselves in children in many ways. Find out the symptoms and how you can get treatment for your child from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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  The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Depression

  May 12, 2023

  Can lack of sleep cause depression? Learn how sleep deprivation and insomnia increase your risk of depression and anxiety.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

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

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