While summer is often seen as a carefree season, mental health crises don’t take a vacation. The physiological stress of heat, combined with social and environmental… Read more
Category: Psychiatry
New Pitt research reveals how people at risk for suicide explore alternative solutions
A new JAMA Psychiatry study published last week by Pitt School of Medicine researchers describes patterns of decision-making in people who attempt suicide, focusing on… Read more
Beyond the Baby Blues: FDA pill approval could push millions out of postpartum depression
Bringing new life into the world can also bring a whirlwind of emotions, including excitement, joy, and even exhaustion and frustration. This whirlwind is to… Read more
This UPMC Psychiatrist Harnesses the Power of Community to Help her Patients and Peers Alike
From an early age, Dr. Piper Carroll knew she wanted to become a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Carroll became interested in a career with children… Read more
Pitt and UPMC Eating Disorder Experts Partner to Study Chronic Binge Eating
Some people who receive treatment for binge eating find themselves relapsing, while others don’t. This reduced long-term success in treatment prompted Dr. Britny Hildebrandt, a… Read more