Behavioral Health
Information and insights to help you better understand and treat a wide array mental or behavioral health conditions
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Anorexia's symptoms and treatments: what you should know
Anorexia is a complex condition rooted in a host of causes and risk factors, including genetics, psychological and environmental influences, and cultural pressures. Learn more.
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Make Valentine's Day special by focusing on love, not just romance
A Swedish expert has tips for celebrating all the special connections in our lives, especially the one we have with ourselves.
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Struggling with the holidays? Give yourself the gift of compassion.
The holiday season can trigger difficult emotions. A Providence Swedish behavioral health expert has tips to help you enjoy this festive time of year.
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Swedish expert Q&A: Tips for navigating your post-election holiday gatherings
The holidays can be sweet — and stressful. Especially in an election year. Learn how to navigate the many POVs you may run into at your parties this year.
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Your Health: Today & Beyond. A healthy future you starts today at Providence Swedish.
Watch this KING5 special to learn more about our experts who are practicing tomorrow's medicine today.
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Providence Swedish mental health programs offer intensive, flexible care
Our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment programs provide support for patients with acute psychiatric care needs. Watch the short video to learn more.
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Teenage girls and depression
A clinical social worker at Swedish talks about depression in teenage girls and offers tips to help parents and caregivers provide support.
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A brighter future for pregnant people with substance use disorders
Swedish Ballard's Substance-Using Pregnant People program supports better outcomes for birthing parents and their babies.
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988, the free national mental health hotline, has connected with millions in crisis
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers care without judgement 24 hours a day by phone, text or chat.
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Guidance to help your family cope in the wake of a national tragedy
News of catastrophic or violent events can take a toll on your mental health. A Providence Swedish behavioral health expert offers tips on caring for yourself and others.
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Access to mental health-care is a key to helping every community flourish
Providence Swedish is committed to fostering equity in mental health services and supporting previously overlooked populations. Learn more.
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Coping with PTSD: symptoms, causes and treatments
Post-traumatic stress disorder can cause significant difficulties for those affected. Learn more about the condition and how to help yourself or someone you love.
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New study: bouts of anger can take a toll on your heart
Research showed that even short episodes of anger can damage blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
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Did the baby blues arrive with your newborn?
It is completely normal and expected to experience a range of emotions after childbirth. Identifying and understanding these feelings can help you navigate them.
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We are committed to supporting your mental health and well-being
Watch video: Arpan Waghray, M.D., CEO of Providence’s Well Being Trust, shares more about our work advancing mental health support nationwide.
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Routine mental health talks with kids help make home a stigma-free zone
In this short video, a Swedish expert has tips for checking in with kids about mental health.
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Tip the stress scale in your favor
A Swedish mental health expert shares an exercise that can give you a short, stress-lowering break.
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At Swedish Ballard, care and support for adults with acute psychiatric needs
Watch video: our Partial Hospitalization Program offers patients an empowering, multidisciplinary day-treatment program to help them reach their treatment goals.
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How to brave the winter — and seasonal affective disorder
Seasonal affective disorder may leave you feeling down all winter long. But with advice from a Swedish expert, you can get your energy back.
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Watch video: Start the new year with more self-love
Make the year ahead one of compassion and care for yourself by practicing this simple meditation exercise.
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