Not all visits to the hospital are for physical ailments. Pennsylvania hospitals offer behavioral health services and resources to people in crisis. Read on to learn what behavioral health is, why it’s important, and what is being done to improve access. Are you or a...
Do you know where to turn if you or a loved one is experiencing depression symptoms? Watch Dr. Huntington of Geisinger Health explain the importance of getting screened, and where to go from there.
Men are more than three times more likely to die by suicide than women and less likely to reach out to family, friends, or therapists for help, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. One theory to explain those figures, as discussed...
While it can be difficult for most Americans to get proper mental health care, studies are showing it’s even harder for diverse and minority populations. Minorities face more challenges … While everyone faces the same obstacles in seeking mental health...
Mental illness continues to carry the burden of stigma. Unfortunately, this stigma can cause people to avoid seeking help from doctors or admitting to loved ones that they have mental health challenges out of fear of being judged or treated differently. Therapist Chis...
It’s easy to say you need help from a medical professional when you are bleeding or you have broken a bone. It’s harder to admit you need help when the pain you are feeling isn’t visible on the outside and is difficult to express with words. We’re here to remind you...
May is Mental Health Month, designated to raise awareness and spread the word about why mental health is just as important as physical health. Unfortunately, the stigma of mental illness persists in our society even today. Approximately 43.8 million U.S....
May is Mental Health Month, designated to raise mental health awareness and spread the word about why mental health is just as important as physical health. Stigma pegs mental illness as a weakness or something to be ashamed of. Even though one in every...
Considering that suicide is the third-leading cause of death for Pennsylvania teens and young adults, it’s important to recognize warning signs, take them seriously and know where to turn for help. If you think a friend or family member is considering suicide, one of...
One in five adults in the U.S. has a mental health condition, according to Mental Health America. Unfortunately, most lack access to care for mental illnesses. Approximately 56 percent of American adults with a mental illness are unable to receive treatment. For...