Behavioral Health
Information and insights to help you better understand and treat a wide array mental or behavioral health conditions
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Read ArticleYou don’t have to go through it alone: Support for postpartum mental health
Providence Swedish offers the region’s only in-person perinatal mental health day program where babies are encouraged to attend alongside their parent. Learn more.
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Read ArticleLearning how to build good boundaries can help you build great relationships
Many of us confuse expectations and boundaries. A Swedish expert highlights the differences and offers self-care tips to strengthen our connections in every area of life. Learn more.
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Read ArticleCOMPASSION for pregnant people with substance use disorders
The COMPASSION model was designed to improve care for perinatal patients experiencing substance use and withdrawal, and has improved meaningful outcomes for mothers and newborns. Learn more.
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Read Article"Sometimes you just need one person to believe in you."
The Theresa Jane Healthcare Careers Program provides innovative job training and mentorship to help underserved women begin careers in medicine. Learn more.
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Read ArticleWhen should you talk to your kids about drugs? Early and often.
April 29 is Fentanyl Awareness Day. A Swedish expert has some guidance to help families navigate the ever-changing landscape of drugs and alcohol. Learn more.
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Read ArticleYou don’t have to pretend you’re fine: being there for someone with a chronic illness
Chronic health conditions can be exhausting, frustrating and invalidating. Here's guidance to help you show up thoughtfully for someone you care about. Learn more.
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Read ArticleCOMPASSION for pregnant people with substance use disorders
The COMPASSION model was designed to improve care for perinatal patients experiencing substance use and withdrawal, and has improved meaningful outcomes for mothers and newborns. Learn more.
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Read ArticleWhy the pain of a “broken heart” can be more than a metaphor
A Providence Swedish expert explains Broken Heart Syndrome, a serious heart condition triggered by intense emotion. Learn more.
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Read ArticleCan a video game help reduce PTSD symptoms?
A recent study found that participants who played Tetris for 20 minutes after exposure to distressing images reported fewer related flashbacks in the following days. Learn more.
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Read ArticleOn Cupid's Day, let love for your galentines and palentines shine
This Valentine's Day, focus on love not romance to help enrich your relationships. A Swedish expert shares some guidance to make your day sweeter. Learn more.
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Read ArticleNarcan: a lifesaving tool you should know about
Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, a medication that reverses opioid overdoses. Knowing where to get it and how to use it can save a life. Learn more.
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Read ArticleStruggling with anxiety ahead of the big game?
A Providence Swedish expert has a playbook to help Hawks fans have fun and manage game-day nerves. You got this 12s!
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Read ArticleYou can help prevent human trafficking
Trafficking is the use of force, fraud or coercion to exploit individuals for labor, including commercial sex. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn how to keep your family safe.
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Read ArticleWhen the news feels like a wave of tragedy and violence, you can help your kids feel safe
It’s important to acknowledge feelings about such events by talking about them—especially with your kids. A Swedish behavioral health expert offers guidance to help you. Learn more.
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Read ArticleSeasonal Affective Disorder: when sunshine gives way to shadows
A Providence Swedish behavioral health expert offers guidance that can help you move through the cloudy winter months without letting SAD get the best of you. Learn more.
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Read ArticleStruggling with holiday sadness and overwhelm? Be sure to prioritize self-care.
There’s no right or wrong way to celebrate the holiday season. A Providence Swedish expert offers tips to mindfully navigate this challenging time of year. Learn more.
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Read ArticleHarmonious, not harrowing: preparation and compassion help keep holiday gatherings festive and joyful
Providence Swedish behavioral health experts offer some guidance and practices that can help you navigate the emotional waters of holiday get-togethers. Learn more.
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Read ArticleBullying's scars can last a lifetime
Whether it's at school or in the workplace, supportive intervention is the key to reducing symptoms and building resilience. Learn more.
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Read ArticleEver wonder what it's like to be a behavioral health caregiver?
Watch the video and follow along as Maeve O’Leary Sloan, Psy.D., gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her day as a clinical psychologist at a Providence Swedish primary care clinic.
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Read ArticleProvidence Swedish is named a Center of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Abuse care
Hospitals certified as Centers of Excellence for Perinatal Substance Use are improving birth outcomes and saving lives by centering the needs of babies and families. Learn more.
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