Know the Signs: “Baby Blues” vs. Postpartum Depression
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghMarch 1, 2023 maternal mental health, new mom, new parent, postpartum, postpartum depression, self harm, suicide, suicide prevention0 comments
A new baby, whether your first, second, or seventh, can come with a lot of other “newness.” New responsibilities, new memories, new roles, new aches, new fears— parenthood comes with the good, the bad, and all the in between. Adjusting and finding ways to balance this new normal can easily overwhelm the best of us. While newness is one change that comes from bringing a baby into...Learn MoreHealthy Alternatives to Self-Harm
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghFebruary 28, 2022 borderline personality disorder, self harm0 comments
Trigger Warning: Self-Harm
Coping skills are a way to deal with difficult situations, people and emotions. Many people enjoy listening to music, writing, exercising, and painting on days they do not feel the greatest. However, for some people the emotions can feel so overwhelming they turn to self-harm looking to release the emotional pain.
March 1 is Self-Injury Awareness Day— a...Learn More