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Check out the latest news releases and information updates from Behavioral Health Services of Wyoming Valley.


Defiant Behavior -- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Information about symptoms and treatment of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
POSTED: JANUARY 11, 2012
First Hospital Wyoming Valley Employees Among Most Satisfied Employees
BHS Employee Satisfaction Survey results
POSTED: JANUARY 11, 2012
National Substance Abuse Trends
NIDA Report on National Substance Abuse Trends
POSTED: JANUARY 11, 2012
CHOICES Staff Member Receives Award
Tina Parrish receives Harry Mahally Award
POSTED: NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Cheryl Kellar, LCSW Named Wyoming Valley Heatlh Care System's Patient Choice Award Winner
POSTED: OCTOBER 21, 2011
Effects of Financial Difficulties on Mental Health
POSTED: OCTOBER 21, 2011
Talking With Children About Divorce
POSTED: OCTOBER 21, 2011
Substance Abuse Treatment and Mental Health Problems
Co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
POSTED: AUGUST 12, 2011
Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
Symptoms and treatment for social phobia
POSTED: AUGUST 12, 2011
ADHD Q & A
Questions and answers about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
POSTED: AUGUST 12, 2011
Children, Teenagers and Depression
Symptoms of Depression in children and Adolescents
POSTED: JULY 12, 2011
Summertime and Mental Health
The ups and downs of summertime and your mental health
POSTED: JULY 12, 2011
Preventing Aggressive Behavior in Children
Hints on preventing aggressive behavior in Children
POSTED: JULY 12, 2011
CCS Remodeling Improves Handicap Accessibility
Remodeling at CCS to improve Handicap accessibility
POSTED: MAY 11, 2011
First Hospital Receives Perfect Inspection Score
First Hosptial receives 100% in DPW Inspection
POSTED: APRIL 06, 2011
Prescription Addiction, Alcohol & Depression: A Lethal Combination
Feature Story on Prescription Drug Addiction, Alcohol and Depression
POSTED: APRIL 06, 2011
Anxiety Disorders: Myths and Facts
Myths and Facts about anxiety disorder
POSTED: APRIL 06, 2011
Depression, Medications and Children & Adolescents
NIMH Article summary on antidepressant medication for children and adolescents
POSTED: MARCH 03, 2011
Genesis School Educates Inpatients at First Hospital
number of students educated at Genesis School
POSTED: MARCH 03, 2011
MR/DD Day Development Program Committed to Excellence
zero deficiencies from recent survey
POSTED: MARCH 03, 2011
CCS Board Room Named in Honor of Deceased Board Member
Buffalino honored in naming of CCS Board Room
POSTED: FEBRUARY 08, 2011
Women, Menal Health & Heart Disease
Women, Mental Health and Heart Disease
POSTED: FEBRUARY 08, 2011
Mark Schor Named CEO
Wyoming Valley Health Care System appoints Mark Shor CEO
POSTED: FEBRUARY 04, 2011
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
POSTED: JULY 21, 2008
CCS Employees Receive Commendations
Astaneh and Gavlick pass CPRP exam
POSTED: DECEMBER 05, 2007
Anger Management Group Held for Children and Adolescents
The Anger Management Group of Advanced Psychological and Counseling Services is designed to help children and adolescents develop stronger self-control in order to prevent angry and violent outbursts. The group helps participants to better understand and manage their anger.
POSTED: NOVEMBER 29, 2007
Are You Depressed? Take This Self-Test
Use this evaluation to help determine where your symptoms fall on the depression scale.
POSTED: SEPTEMBER 04, 2007
Fear Comes in Many Forms
Are you at risk for anxiety or depression?
POSTED: JUNE 13, 2007
CHOICES offers free Alcohol Screening
National Alchol Screening Day, a nationwide public health event, helps educate the public about the effects of alcohol on health.
POSTED: MARCH 14, 2007
Breathe Easier! You Can Quit Smoking.
Quit smoking for someone you love. This Valentine's Day do something special for the people you care about. Join Behavioral Health Services' Freedom from Smoking Program.
POSTED: JANUARY 11, 2007
FEELING STRESSED, ANXIOUS OR DEPRESSED?
Have you been feeling consistently moody or sad? Can't relax or concentrate? Been alternating between highs and lows? Have you been troubled by unexplained aches and pains? Are you unable to eat or sleep? If so, help could be just a "click" away.
POSTED: SEPTEMBER 22, 2006
CHOICES Recovery Program Receives JCAHO Accrediatation
CHOICES Recovery Program recently received accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accrediation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
POSTED: SEPTEMBER 01, 2006
Anxiety Disorders: Myths and Facts
Myths and Facts about Anxiety Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders: Myths and Facts
Myths and Facts about Anxiety Disorders
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