Taking care of your overall health and wellness starts with mental health. Learn facts about mental health awareness, prevention, treatment, and warning signs from the experts at UPMC Western Behavioral Health.<\/p>\n
When mental illness interferes with daily life, it can cause serious health consequences. Here, you’ll find tips on looking for a therapist that\u2019s right for you and how to find proper treatment.<\/p>\n
These challenges touch everyone, either directly or indirectly. You may know a family member, friend, or coworker that has or is dealing with mental illness. In the U.S., the National Alliance on Mental Illness estimates that one in five adults is affected each year. Learn more about depression and anxiety, including their differences and how they relate, so you can find the help you need.<\/p>\n
Topics include:<\/p>\n
\tCoping with Grief and Loss.
\n \tSigns of Self-Harm That Parents Should Know.
\n \tWhat to Expect During an Inpatient Stay.
\n \tManaging Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
\n \tDepression and Older Adults.
\n \tDepression in the LGBTQ+ Community.
\n \tBreaking the Stigma of Mental Health.
\n \tEating Disorder Treatment Options.
\n \tStaying Healthy While Working From Home.
\n \tHow Stress Leads to Memory Loss.
\n \tExercise and Anxiety Relief.
\n \tHow to Meditate for Beginners.
\n \tMood Disorders and How They\u2019re Treated.
\n \tFatigue and Depression: When Is Tiredness a Warning Sign?
\n \tHow Sleep Affects Mood and Mental Health.
\n \tPhases of Trauma Recovery: How to Reclaim Normalcy.
\n \t\u201cShould I Go to a Therapist?\u201d When to Seek Counseling.
\n \tRecognizing the Signs of Opioid Abuse and Treatment Options.
\n \tEveryday Ways to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder.<\/p>\n","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/category\/health-topics-a-z\/mental-health\/","hasPart":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2020\/12\/covid-19-and-substance-use\/","headline":"How Is the COVID-19 Pandemic Affecting Substance Use?","url":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2020\/12\/covid-19-and-substance-use\/","datePublished":"2020-12-01","dateModified":"2022-06-16","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2020\/12\/covid-19-and-substance-use\/","author":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/behavioral-health-regions","name":"UPMC Western Behavioral Health","url":"https:\/\/www.upmc.com\/services\/behavioral-health-regions","sameAs":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/behavioral-health\/","parentOrganization":"UPMC"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"UPMC 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