Millions of Americans face food insecurity every day, and since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the number has drastically increased. Although social distancing protocols… Read more
Tag: mental health
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital’s Newly Renovated Diagnostic Evaluation Center is a Safe Space for Patients
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital will soon open the doors to its newly remodeled Diagnostic Evaluation Center (DEC) — a place for people and families to… Read more
‘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
Bringing Dignity and Respect to All
Armed with a Frontline Innovation grant from The Beckwith Institute, Dr. Joy Gero, program director in the General Adult and Behavioral Health ICU at UPMC… Read more