Dec 27, 2021
Some may call it the winter blues but Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD can be a serious problem for some people. Kathryn A. Roecklein, Ph.D., Primary Investigator of the Seasonality Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh explains why it shouldn’t be taken lightly and discusses what you should know...
Dec 13, 2021
Anxiety can be a significant problem for some children. What are some of the signs and how do you help them cope? Chief of Child Adolescent Psychiatry at UPMC, Abigail Schlesinger, MD shares important information for parents.
Nov 29, 2021
Abigail Schlesinger, MD, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at UPMC, discusses ways to help children cope with bullying, as well as what to do if your child is the bully.
Nov 15, 2021
Kristen L. Eckstrand, MD, PhD, Medical Director of UPMC LGBTQ+ Health, discusses why LGBTQ+ adolescences and teens are more likely to attempt suicide than their straight peers. She also provides information on the warning signs of suicide and ways you can help an adolescent or teen in need.
Nov 1, 2021
Rachelle Huziak, Certified Genetic Counselor with the UPMC Cancer Genetics Program discusses the pros and cons of genetic testing for breast cancer and explains how the process works.