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Birth Trauma: What Is It, and Why Do I Need to Know About It?

October 7, 2019

The term "birth trauma" often describes injuries to a baby during labor and birth. But new mothers can experience birth trauma too. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Mental Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: postpartum depression, PTSD

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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

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Yoga Meditation: Helping Cancer Patients Manage Side Effects

September 25, 2014

Discover how yoga and meditation can help ease symptoms experienced by cancer patients, including anxiety and chronic pain. Discover the benefits of yoga. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: American Cancer Society, anxiety, blood cortisol levels, cancer, conventional cancer treatment, Healthy Body Peaceful Soul, high blood pressure, integrative oncology, Joni Sturgill, meditation, PTSD, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga