Five Ways To Be More Mindful
When we learn to be more mindful, we form deeper connections with ourselves, our environment, and others. There are a number of ways to incorporate mindfulness techniques into your day. Breathing Mindfulness, or being mindful of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, may involve breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the […]
Depression and Kidney Disease
What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease, or kidney failure, is the gradual loss of your body’s kidney function. Over 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease every year. According to the NIH, people with CKD are three times more likely to suffer from depression than the rest of the general population. Even so, depression is […]
Sleep and Your Mental Health: What are the five most common sleep disorders?
When we lay down to sleep, we wish each other a “good night,” and look forward to the opportunity to rest our bodies and recharge. However, it’s during sleep that our brains jump into action. While we sleep, our brain is busy processing new information, memories, and emotions. When we don’t sleep well, we can […]
Trust Your Gut: What is the link between your gut and your mental health
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat,” but did you know that what you eat can also affect your mood? What is the link between your gut and mental health? The Gut-Brain Axis Recent studies of the psychobiodome, the bacteria in your gut that affects how you think and act, have found increasing evidence of […]
Do I Have OCD? All About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
All About Obsessive Compulsive Disorder According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 1.3% of U.S. adults had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, in the last year. OCD is a common disorder that affects adults, adolescents, and children all over the world. Do I Have OCD? If you have uncontrolled obsessive thoughts and/or uncontrolled […]
Dr. Dana Wang Talks with CBS News NY About Mental Health Matters in the Asian American Community
Rivia Mind’s own Dr. Dana Wang talked with Jessica Moore at CBS NY Ch.2 about how the current climate is affecting the mental health of the Asian American community. https://riviamind.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DWClip2fulledit.mp4 Dr. Wang is an affiliated faculty member of the MGH Center for Cross-Cultural Student Emotional Wellness. Here’s a list of resources in the community for […]
