Post-partum depression (PPD) is a medical condition associated with childbirth that typically comes from hormonal changes after having a baby. According to the Office on… Read more
Category: mental health
Searching for Chemical Clues to Uncurable Depression
When Dr. Lisa Pan, a psychiatrist specializing in treating and preventing suicidal behavior in adolescents, came across the case of a 19-year-old with treatment-refractory depression,… Read more
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
UPMC Resources for LGBTQ Patients
UPMC proudly provides care to any individual in the community, including those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning (LGBTQ). The LGBTQ community… Read more
Helping Kids Cope During Uncertain Times
The uncertainty of the past few months has taken a toll on everyone, with both COVID-19 and political tensions plaguing the nation. For children, it… Read more