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    Fatigue and Depression: When Is Tiredness a Warning Sign?

    October 26, 2020

    Sleep is an important part of overall health, but for many, it does not come easily. Millions of Americans report feeling fatigue — a feeling of tiredness or exhaustion. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

    Tagged with: depression, fatigue

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    Sidelined By Concussion: Rethinking The Restful Approach To Recovery

    December 27, 2019

    While rest and refraining from activities may be part of the equation, we know that the best form of recovery is active treatment. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: brain injury, concussion, concussion 101, concussion management, depression, mood, neuromythology, patience, rest, sleep

    Learn more about health disparities in the LGBTQ+ community.
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    The MIND Diet for Better Brain Health

    November 19, 2019

    Learn what the MIND diet is and how following it could slow or prevent an age-related decline in brain function. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition

    Tagged with: age-related disorders, Alzheimer's disease, brain health, dementia, depression, diabetes, diseases, high blood pressure, hypertension, Mediterranean, MIND diet, stroke

    Mixed Organic Berries
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  • Article - 5 Minute Read

    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: 1-877-624-4100, depression, disease, how to help someone with depression, illness, mental health, mental illness, self-care, strain, Suicide

    Supporting a Friend
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    Non-Epileptic Seizures: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    April 2, 2019

    When you experience non-epileptic seizures, you may be confused, alarmed, or afraid. Don't be. Here's what you need to know. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: depression, disorder, epilepsy, Loss of consciousness, non-epileptic seizure, non-epileptic seizures, relaxation therapy, seizure, seizures

    non epileptic seizures
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    Depression in the Elderly: How to Identify and Treat It

    September 18, 2018

    Depression is the second most prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder in later life. Learn more about recognizing the signs of depression in elderly people and how you can seek treatment for your loved one. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health

    Tagged with: depression, Senior Health

    Back view of an older lady on road
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    Depression and Back-to-School: Warning Signs and Tips for Parents

    August 1, 2018

    While back-to-school jitters are normal, depression isn't. Learn why depression and back-to-school are linked, plus tools to help kids navigate the change. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: back to school, depression, Depression in Youth

    Learn more about the connection between depression and the back-to-school season.
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Is There a Connection Between PTSD and Cancer?

    March 15, 2018

    PTSD is a condition many people with cancer have to live with in silence. Not much is known about the link, but UPMC is doing more to treat them together. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: cancer, depression, mental illness, PTSD

    The connection between PTSD and cancer
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    Is This an Anxiety Attack or Heart Attack? How to Know

    February 16, 2018

    People experiencing anxiety and chest pain often fear a cardiac event. Here's how to know whether you're dealing with an anxiety attack or heart attack. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, anxiety and chest pain, anxiety attack, anxiety attack or heart attack, anxiety feels like heart attack, cardiac event, cardiac events, chest pain, depression, heart attack, heart attack risk factors, heart disease, Heart Health, mental health, mood disorder, mood disorders, panic attack, panic disorder, risk factors, stress

    chest pain could be heart attack
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