UPMC NOW returns in 2023 with our 72nd episode, showcasing a new and exciting student loan forgiveness program at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital; a former… Read more
Category: behavioral health
New Mental Health Crisis Hotline Launches; Local UPMC Crisis Facility Here to Help
A new three-digit number suicide prevention lifeline launched nationally on July 16. The phone number 9-8-8 is now in place to address suicidal, mental health,… Read more
No Joke: The Benefits of Laughing Out Loud
Experts suggest a little laughter each day to build resiliency, improve health, and find more joy. Andrea Brown, M.A., community program educator at UPMC Western… Read more
Restoring Insulin Sensitivity Can Help With Chronic Bipolar Disorder, Study Suggests
Could restoring insulin sensitivity help reduce symptoms of depression in people with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder? Judging from the results of a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial… Read more
Holidays from the Heart Spreads Cheer at UPMC Western Psychiatric
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital last week welcomed internationally recognized opera performer and artistic director of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Marianne Cornetti, opera singer Kevin Glavin… Read more