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    Learn the Different Types of Psychotherapy

    June 13, 2019

    Different types of therapy focus on treating emotional and mental health issues. Learn about the main types of psychotherapy. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Family Health, Mental Health

    Tagged with: cognitive-behavior therapy, integrative therapy, mental health, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, supportive therapy

    Learn about the different types of therapy
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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: 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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    ‘Should I Go to a Therapist?’ When to Seek Counseling

    March 12, 2019

    "Should I go to a therapist?" If you're asking this question, chances are the answer is "yes." Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Mental Health

    Tagged with: counselor, mental health, therapist, therapy, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital

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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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    Weight Loss Surgery and Mental Health

    September 29, 2017

    Significant weight loss transformations can bring about a variety of emotions. Learn how weight loss surgery can affect your mental health. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bariatric surgery, mental health, weight loss

    The mental health impact of bariatric surgery
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    What to Expect During an Inpatient Mental Health Stay

    May 23, 2017

    Learn more about what to expect during a mental health inpatient stay. Discover what to bring, and what type of help you will receive. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: inpatient treatment, mental health, psychiatric hospital

    inpatient mental health
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    3 Incredible Ways Running Can Improve Your Mood

    April 25, 2017

    Walking and running come with benefits for both the body and mind. Learn about the mental health benefits of running and how exercise can improve your mood. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, benefits of running, depression, exercise, mental health, mood, runner's high, running, treatments for depression, walking

    Learn how running can improve your mood
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    5 Ways to De-Stress and Feel Better During Finals Week

    April 14, 2017

    Learn how to practice self-care and manage stress during finals week. Find out how eating well, sleeping, and working out can improve your stress levels. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: anxiety, energy, finals week, managing stress, mental health, mobile featured, self-care, sleep deprivation

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    Can You Identify These Eating Disorder Warning Signs?

    March 10, 2017

    Can you identify the symptoms of an eating disorder? Learn eating disorder facts from fiction with this guide to ED warning signs. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health

    Tagged with: body image, eating disorders, healthy eating, mental health

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