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3 Types of Symptoms of Substance Use Disorders

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Introduction Substance use disorder is caused by the intake of illegal drugs as well as the consumption of some medicine ...

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Is There a Place for Telemedicine in Your Medical or Counseling Practice?

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Daniel Casciato While virtual medicine, or telemedicine, has been around for many years, its current revival is based on ...

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Therapists Helping Patients in Allegheny County Thrive

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

A mental illness can affect a person of any age, race, religion, or income. Mental illnesses are treatable.  According to ...

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Distinguishing between Mental and Behavioral Health

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Not all medical terms are widely understood, bringing about a disconnect when a person tries to communicate with others. One ...

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Preventing Depression in Older Adults

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Dr. Charles Reynolds Brain Health  When people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But ...

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Behavioral Health, Patient Centered Medical Home: Embed or Not to Embed…?

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Lee Reichbaum, Ph.D. Don’t look now, but the pendulum has swung again. The federal government, insurers, and physician practices ...

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The Long-term Medical and Relational Consequences of Anorexia

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Dr. Kim Dennis, CEO and Medical Director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Anorexia nervosa is a complex and extremely ...