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Accomplished speaker, author, and expert consultant, Natasha Bowman, JD, SPHR, went to LinkedIn to share her powerful mental health journey and her discovery of Rivia Mind. We are deeply honored to be part of her path to wellness. Check out her video testimonial!
Co-founder/CEO, Dana Wang, MD, shares her journey through pregnancy in The Mother Chapter. Explore how Dr. Wang navigated professional boundaries while finding support in one of her patients – “An Unexpected Bond Helped Me Survive Pregnancy in the Pandemic“.
“It is a common myth that the high mood [mania] is always euphoric or enjoyable, but in fact someone can be feeling irritable and impulsive.” Rivia Mind’s Co-Founder/CEO, Dana Wang, MD, was featured in Everyday Health “I Have Bipolar Disorder. This Is What My Manic Episodes Feel Like” discussing bipolar disorder.
Silent vacationing is a new travel trend that is quickly gaining traction amongst some remote workers seeking comfort and relaxation within their hectic daily lives. Our very own Co-Founder and CEO, Dana Wang, MD, shares her mental health expertise on this new trend. Read Dr. Wang’s feature in Yahoo Life, “Discover the Best Silent Vacation Destinations for 2024: Where to Find Peace and Tranquility“.
Rivia Mind’s, Co-Founder/CEO, Dana Wang, MD, was featured in L.A. Style discussing the effect taking a break has on your mental health. Check it out – “Getting Outside For Mental Health? Yes, Please“!
Co-founder/CEO, Dana Wang, MD, was featured in Ladies Who Leverage magazine, where she shared valuable insights on healthy habits that you can incorporate into your day that will bring you joy. Read the article – “6 Healthy Habits That Can Also Add More Joy to Your Day“.
June has been a big month for Rivia Mind. We served our community through both Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and PTSD Awareness Month. We committed to shining a light on the communities and conditions that need mental healthcare and spreading accessible, competent, and compassionate care throughout our service areas. We also celebrated Pride Month and our LBGTQ+ population, including both patients and clinicians. So let’s dive into the many things that Rivia Mind has been up to this month!
This month, Rivia Mind shined a spotlight on mental health awareness, reducing stigma and helping our community reach out for mental health support when they needed it. Well…technically, we do that every month. But since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as well as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, we decided to step things up this month. Explore our latest newsletter release.
April can be a beautiful, refreshing time of year, but just because the flowers and leaves are budding again does not mean that everything is smooth sailing. In fact, April is known as Stress Awareness Month. Check out our April 2024 Newsletter for stress-related resources, as well as updates from Rivia Mind!
It’s time to welcome spring, and with it the longer, sunnier days. As winter thaws, many of us are beginning to come out of our seasonal slumps. Rivia Mind has been hard at work to help our patients and our community, too. Let’s dive into our news for March.
Rivia Mind’s CEO/Co-founder, Dana Wang, MD, was recently featured in a Verywell Mind article, “Does Bilateral Stimulation Work for Anxiety?” discussing the benefits and risks of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Learn more about EMDR therapy and if it is right for you.
Rivia Mind’s Co-founder and CEO, Dana Wang, M.D., was featured on Yahoo.com’s lifestyle section discussing bilateral stimulation.
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February is a great month to celebrate the people and things you love. This month, we’ve taken that time to show our love and appreciation for our patients as well as our new team members. This has also been an exciting time full of new beginnings at Rivia Mind. We’re excited to share those with you. Let’s dive right into the roundup of our February news here at Rivia Mind.
Here at Rivia Mind, we’re excited to provide you with another year of compassionate and accessible mental healthcare, as well as excited about the opportunities for collaboration within the mental health community. Let’s dive into what we’ve been up to in our 2024 January Newsletter.
The holidays are here! We at Rivia Mind wish all of you in our community a happy, warm, and restful holiday season surrounded by those you love. We’re proud of the work we’ve been able to do this year, expanding our services to new areas and making mental health support more accessible. We’re also excited for what’s to come next year, and we hope you are, too. Let’s explore the happenings and updates in our 2023 December Newsletter.
November has been a big month for Rivia Mind. We’ve had a chance to expand our services, take part in new events, and welcome new members to our team. And all of this has, of course, helped us to do what we do best: support our patients and community on the journey towards mental wellness. Let’s dive into the news of November here at Rivia Mind.
It’s October! Here at Rivia Mind, we have plenty to be excited about, as well as events we’re proud to have been a part of last month. Let’s take a look in our 2023 October Newsletter.
Rivia Mind’s Clinical Consultant for Women’s Mental Health, Kimberly Mangla, MD, was recently featured on the Circling The Drain podcast. On this episode she discussed: What is ADHD, and why do many women not discover this diagnosis until adulthood? How can someone have ADHD and be high-functioning and laser-focused all at once? What is the intersection between ADHD and perimenopause? When is it time to take medication to help treat it? She also talks about crunchy knees, forgetting to shower and brush teeth, and pharmacies that carry an expensive array of vibrators. Check it out!
September is here! The heat is finally starting to die down, and the colorful leaves are heralding the coming fall. Rivia Mind is busy as ever participating in mental health support and awareness with our community. We recently sent out a newsletter to those subscribed explaining what we would be up to this month. Here’s a breakdown of our 2023 September Newsletter.
College can have a tremendous impact on a student’s mental health. Dana Wang, M.D., Rivia Mind psychiatrist and Co-founder/CEO, shares ways to prepare to protect your mental health as you write college essays, apply for financial aid, or once you’ve chosen a college and are preparing for the transition from high school. Read Dr. Wang’s feature in Charlie Health “Top Tips for College Mental Health Success, According to Mental Health Professionals“.
As we move into August, we thank you for sharing this summer with us. The team at Rivia Mind has celebrated summer social events, welcomed new team members, and shared insights with the mental health industry and world at large. Let’s break down the news for the summer so far in our August 2023 Newsletter.
Our Co-founder and CEO, Dana Wang, M.D., was featured in a VeryWell Mind article, “Echoism: The Narcissism Response You Haven’t Heard of“. Learn more about Echoism and the impact it can have on relationships.
“Devi’s best ‘Never Have I Ever’ relationship is with her therapist” Dana Wang, MD, CEO/Co-Founder and Psychiatrist, was featured in an article on Salon about main character Devi in Netflix’s show, Never Have I Ever. Check it out.
“We love to be seen and get validated by others. All the same tricks people use to help themselves become more physically fit apply to being financially fit as well.” Dana Wang, MD, CEO/Co-Founder and Psychiatrist, was featured in U.S. News & World Report “How to Adopt a Better Money Mindset” sharing her insights along with some strategies you can use to improve your mindset on saving money.
June was a big month, with summer in full bloom, sunny and long lasting days, and exciting celebrations of diversity and activism. At Rivia Mind, June was an opportunity to look at the ways we could better serve the diverse communities we interact with by providing a high quality of mental healthcare. Take a look in our July 2023 Newsletter.
“I hope AI therapy is subject to intensive testing not just for short-term outcomes but also for its long-term impact on our society as a whole.” Dana Wang, MD, CEO/Co-Founder and Psychiatrist, was featured in Forbes “AI For Mental Health: Pros, Cons And Considerations For Businesses” discussing artificial intelligence in the mental health space.
Dana Wang, MD, CEO/Co-Founder and Psychiatrist, was featured in Matador Network “How To Say Goodbye To Social Media FOMO and Travel for Real” discussing the importance of being less digitally connected.
According to a 2023 Gallup poll, 61% of Americans say recent price increases have caused financial hardship for their households. Coming from humble beginnings, Dana Wang, MD, CEO/Co-founder and psychiatrist shares what her parents did to save money sometimes in extreme ways. Read Dr. Wang’s story along with eight others whose parents practiced serious cost-saving measures in U.S. News & World Report, “Try These 9 Ways Your Parents Saved Money“.
Anthony Motsinger, COO, was featured in an article in DecisionHealth “Not just for Pride: LGBTQ outreach improves care, builds patient population” discussing the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion not just for the month of June, but year round.
At Rivia Mind, we believe in constantly improving what we do with new mental health providers, new services, as well as opportunities to engage with local communities. May has been a busy month for us on many fronts, and we’re excited to share everything we’ve been up to in our June 2023 Newsletter.
Dr. Dana Wang sat down with ALL IN Miami’s Amit Bhuta to talk about Rivia’s Miami office, the anxieties of buying and selling a house, the stress of moving, and how to manage unexpected tragedies such as the Surfside building collapse. Watch the full interview.
Dr. Dana Wang offers tips on how to safely introduce your newborn to friends and family in Blood & Milk.
Dr. Raymond Raad shares a secret for a happy marriage: Maintain a Growth Mindset, in Fatherly‘s “One Piece of Marriage Advice Everyone Should Know.”
We couldn’t help but wonder… can you be friends with an ex? In Bustle‘s “7 Times it’s OK For Your Partner to be Friends With Their Ex,” Dr. Dana Wang helps answer the age old question.
Interested in stopping your antidepressant medication? Don’t do anything until you read “There’s No Perfect Way to Wean Yourself off of Antidepressants” in Verywell Health, featuring advice from Rivia’s own Dr. Raymond Raad. If you have questions or concerns about stopping your antidepressants, or your medication in general, please contact us.
Co-founder and CEO, Raymond Raad, MD, also contributed tips for the Parade magazine article “It’s Been a Tough Year — Here are 125 Ways to Show Moral Support for the People You Care About.” Tell us which tips you use to support a loved one!
Also in March, Raymond Raad, MD, Rivia Mind’s Co-founder and CEO, answered the question of “How Has Anxiety Changed in the Past Year?” during the COVID-19 pandemic on Zocdoc’s The Paper Gown blog.
Co-founder and CEO, Dana Wang, MD, had a busy March talking about the emotional affects and societal expectations on maternal health on the Fit As A Fiddle podcast. Take a listen and let us know what you think, or if you have any questions.
Co-founder and CEO, Dana Wang, MD, sat down for a chat with Jessica Moore on CBS News NY regarding how to support the AAPI community during this time of crisis.
