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Valley News Dispatch: Westmoreland Casemanagment and Supports Inc. offers mental health first aid class
Michel M. Keller is one in a million and she hopes you can be, too. More people should learn mental health first aid, said Keller, a staff development manager for Westmoreland Casemanagment and Supports Inc., which has offices in New Kensington, Greensburg and Monessen...
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...
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...