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The Importance of Education in Your Treatment Process

Education is a critical element in the treatment process. Through education you can learn to manage your own condition, prevent relapses, and ultimately improve your overall health. UPMC Health Plan Behavioral Health Services encourages its members to learn more about their condition and treatment options. Excellent resources for educational materials are available at:

National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm
These materials are for the public and can be downloaded, reproduced, or copied without permission.

American Psychiatric Association
http://www.psych.org/public_info/lets_talk/talk_facts.cfm
The Let's Talk Facts About series can be viewed online using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

UPMC Health Plan Behavioral Health Services Preventive Health
UPMC Health Plan Behavioral Health Services offers Preventive Health materials for both Depression and ADHD. Educational newsletters are available by contacting UPMC Health Plan Behavioral Health Services at 1-866-639-2943 (Hearing Impaired TTY Line: 1-877-877-3580).

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