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Preventive Programs for
UPMC for Kids Members

We believe that helping you understand mental illness and treatment helps you get better, which is very important to us. Our preventive health programs are intended to add to the information that you already get from your doctor or therapist.

All newsletters are available here. If you would like us to mail you printed newsletters, or if you would like more information, please call us TOLL FREE at 1-866-639-2943.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Program: for Your Child and You

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects about 6% of all school age children in the United States. Children with ADHD have problems paying attention. They may be very active, and do things without thinking. Taking care of children with ADHD can be tiring, upsetting and stressful. The information below will help families of ADHD children learn how to better deal with the stress and problems of raising ADHD children.

Educational Newsletters & Inserts
Newsletters and inserts contain information for parents and guardians of children aged 0 to 12 with ADHD.
Taking Care of Your Child	Newsletter
School and Homework	Newsletter
Taking Care of Your Child and Yourself	Newsletter
ADHD Medication Fact Sheet	Newsletter

Depression Program: for Adults

Depression affects about 12-26% of all adults in the United States at some point in their lives. Approximately 19% of older adults experience depression, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). It is one of our most common health problems. However doctors have good success treating depression and most people do well with treatment.

Educational Newsletters & Inserts
Newsletters contain information on depression for all members over the age of 18. Late-life inserts provide additional information for older adults.
Depression	Newsletter	Late-Life Insert
Treating Depression	Newsletter	Late-Life Insert
Recovery & Treatment	Newsletter	Late-Life Insert