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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Are Some Different Types of Mental Illness and Disability?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Do Antidepressants Work?
If you're feeling depressed, you may be wondering: Are antidepressants really necessary? Learn how antidepressants work. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Eating Disorders in Men and Muscle Dysmorphia
Eating disorders in men are less common than in women, but they can still happen. Learn more about how to recognize the symptoms. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Does Your Anxiety Disorder Cause Migraines?
Research shows that people who suffer from anxiety may have more migraines than those who do not. Learn more from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 6 Minute Read
How to Find and Choose a Therapist
Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming. But don't let that keep you from getting the help you need. You can find a therapist that's the right fit for you. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, New Here
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Coping with the Death of a Pet
Coping with the death of a pet isn't always easy. Here's how to prepare for the death of a pet — and tend to your grief once they're gone. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Dealing with a Dual Diagnosis
Mental disorders and drug and alcohol use can often go hand and hand. Shannon Brogdon, MS, Program Manager, Dual Diagnosis Unit, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital explains how treatment is changing and how patients are finding new hope. Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Talking to Your Teen About Mental Health
Adolescence is a pivotal developmental time in a person's life. Hormones that cause mood swings, along with outside social factors, can affect a teen's emotional and physical well-being. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Are Intrusive Thoughts?
Intrusive thoughts can make you feel like there's something wrong with you, but having these thoughts is completely normal. Get the facts. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health