Nearly 10% of all American adults suffer from some form of depression, whether it be major depression, dysthymia, or bipolar disorder. Depressive mental illnesses are extremely common, affecting 3.5% of American men and 5.92% of American women in 2019 alone. But symptoms will look different between men and women. In this blog, we’ll break down
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What are the Physical Symptoms of Depression?
When your mental health suffers, it isn’t just about your emotions or mental state. You often suffer physical symptoms, as well. This is certainly true of depression, a mental illness that affects 15 million adults in the United States. Depression has even been found to be the leading cause of disability for adults between the
Read MoreClinician Spotlight: Rachela Elias, M.D.
At Rivia Mind, we pride ourselves on our skilled, experienced, and compassionate mental health professionals across a variety of specialties. Our goal is to provide you with a holistic mental health treatment plan — including possible meds, therapy, medical care, and nutrition help. Recently, we sat down to talk with one of our clinicians, Rachela
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Therapist and Psychologist
The terms “therapist” and “psychologist” are all too often used interchangeably. This makes sense because there is a strong overlap between the two professions. There are different education levels necessary for both professions, as well as different duties and expectations. What Is a Therapist? In the mental health field, a therapist offers talk therapy, though
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