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WQED-TV: Before Stage Four: Confronting Early Psychosis (Documentary)
First-time psychotic episodes are frightening, confusing and distressing for the entire family. Traditionally, teens and young adults experiencing first-episode psychosis (FEP) have been pulled out of school and/or society - only to begin a lifelong journey of spotty treatment, recurring episodes...
WQED-TV: Building a Future of Strong Mental Health
Dr. Spyridaki-Dodd explains how treating psychosis early, can help an individual lead a productive life. WQED Multimedia's "Living With Mental Illness" campaign is an ongoing commitment to explore various aspects of mental health, by examining specific diseases, interviewing experts and sharing...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Agencies help teens, families in behavioral health crisis
When parents discover their teenager is using drugs, or they find that a change in behavior is caused by depression, it's a crisis in the family. But there are often gaps in finding treatment that will lead to the young person being safe and in a stable condition. Problems can occur every step of...
WQED-TV: Medication & Treatment for FEP
In this webisode, Dr. Spyridaki-Dodd talks about why dealing with FEP involves a careful combination of medication and other forms of treatment. WQED Multimedia's "Living With Mental Illness" campaign is an ongoing commitment to explore various aspects of mental health, by examining specific...
WQED-TV: Access to Care for FEP
Dr. Spyridaki-Dodd describes how people involved in the FEP program help clients live more fulfilling lives. Tina and Brice talk about how his care team is helping him work to achieve his goals. WQED Multimedia's "Living With Mental Illness" campaign is an ongoing commitment to explore various...
WQED-TV: What is First-Episode Psychosis (FEP)?
Dr. Melina Spyridaki-Dodd of Family Services of Western Pennsylvania explains "First-Episode Psychosis" and the process of diagnosing the illness...
WQED-TV: Bundle of Nerves - Our Anxiety Epidemic (documentary)
Anxiety is among the most common, yet under-reported of all behavioral health issues. 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety and panic disorders - overwhelming worrying that results in physical symptoms such as pounding heart, chest pain, shortness of breath and nausea...
WQED-TV: Bundle of Nerves - Our Anxiety Epidemic (Promo)
Half-hour documentary, Thursday, Dec 3 at 8pm on WQED. Through personal stories of those affected, this documentary examines the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. It also spotlights innovative initiatives that explore the issue in vulnerable populations, such as efforts to address...
WQED-TV: Living with Mental Illness, Part 4 - Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a severe developmental brain disorder that interferes with a person's ability to think clearly. While it affects only about 1% of the population, it is a traumatic illness for individuals and their families. In this report, Dr. Michael Rancurello from the Allegheny Health Network...