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
Tag: depression
‘It Wasn’t a Moral Problem’
Eight years struggling with substance use disorder, three years in recovery. Eleven years ago, Ashlie Mikush, UPMC peer navigator, never would have dreamt her life… Read more
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Aims to Open the Conversation and Take the Shame Out of Suicidality
Suicide rates are on the rise and it’s the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, but science tells us that talking openly… Read more
El Paso…Dayton…Pittsburgh: What Can Help People After Mass Violence?
The tragedies unfolding across the country are harsh reminders of the senseless shooting in Pittsburgh last year. Fear and anxiety are common reactions, and protecting… Read more
In Low-Income Communities, Trained Lay Counselors Prevent Depression
In disadvantaged communities, where credentialed mental health professionals are scarce, training local lay counselors, chosen from the very communities they serve, offers an effective, boots-on-the-ground… Read more