Stress Management

Occasional stress is a normal part of life, but when it’s not managed well, it can negatively affect your physical and mental health, mood, productivity, and relationships. If stress is taking a toll on you, we’re here to help.

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Most Insurance accepted.

Virtual visits available.

Geisinger
Highmark
Capital
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Medicare.gov
Humana
UPMC Health Plans

If you’re having a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 or text “home” to 741-741.

Find Stress Treatments with Expert One-On-One Medical Care

How Stress Can Make You Feel

If you are stressed, you might feel:

  • Irritable, angry, impatient or wound up
  • Over-burdened or overwhelmed
  • Anxious, nervous or afraid
  • Like your thoughts are racing and you can’t switch off
  • Unable to enjoy yourself
  • Depressed
  • Uninterested in life
  • Like you’ve lost your sense of humour
  • A sense of dread
  • Worried or tense
  • Neglected or lonely
  • Existing mental health problems getting worse

Physical Signs of Stress

The hormones that our bodies produce to respond to stressful situations can have many physical effects. These effects might include:

  • Panic attacks
  • Blurred eyesight or sore eyes
  • Sleep problems
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle aches and headaches
  • Chest pains and high blood pressure
  • Indigestion or heartburn
  • Constipation or diarrhoea
  • Feeling sick, dizzy or fainting
  • Sudden weight gain or weight loss
  • Developing rashes or itchy skin
  • Sweating
  • Changes to your period or menstrual cycle
  • Existing physical health problems getting worse

We Believe in Comprehensive Approach

We manage chronic stress with a coordinated approach, including medication, blood and hormone testing, and personalized treatment plans. 

Asking for Help is Hard. We Make it Easy.

Assessment

Tell us how you've been feeling. It only takes about 10 minutes.

Talk to a Specialist

Learn about treatment options from an experienced provider.

Receive Treatments

Treatment typically includes psychiatry consultation and medication.

Accepting New Patients

  • Highmark BCBS
  • BCBS of PA and Capital BlueCross
  • UPMC Health Plans
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Geisinger Health Plans

Altheda accepts most major insurances, including:

Yes, your privacy is our priority and all of your information (such as online assessment forms and medical notes) is confidential and protected under HIPAA Privacy Rule. No matter if it's a virtual visit or an office visit, Altheda Medical Center offers discreet appointments with medical professionals. With virtual visits, we simplify the experience by delivering affordable online medical care from the comfort of your home. Of course, if you want to see us in-person, you are more than welcomed to do so by completing your assessment and scheduling an in-person appointment with us.

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Why Choose Altheda?

We take the time to listen to your story, understand your history and build relationship with you

Primary care integration allows for a holistic assessment and better treatment management

Fast access and convenient  appointments that allow you to see providers right away

Altheda Medical Center service patients from the entire state of Pennsylvania for mental health, behavioral health and psychiatric care through remote visits. 

Stress management treatment and services Near me – Altheda Medical Center

(neighborhoods near our physical location): 

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Kennedy Township, PA  
  • Moon Township, PA
  • Sewickley, PA
  • Robinson Township, PA
  • Coraopolis, PA
  • Neville Township, PA
  • McKees Rocks, PA
  • Carnegie, PA
  • North Fayette Township, PA
  • Green Tree, PA
  • Crafton, PA
  • Bellevue, PA
  • Avalon, PA
  • Ingram, PA
  • Stowe Township, PA
  • Thornburg, PA
  • Rosslyn Farms, PA
  • Washington, PA
  • McDonald, PA

Mental Health Resources

Stay informed about you and your family’s mental health. With resources and guides, you’ll have the support you need even when you’re not in our offices.

Visit Us Today For Your Stress Management

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