*As the title might suggest, this blog covers sensitive subjects such as suicide, ideation, and attempted suicide. While this is an important topic, we encourage you to take care as you proceed with reading. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. This national observance, which began in 1975, is designed to educate the public about mental
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The Current Student Mental Health Crisis and How College Campuses Are Responding
College has always been a stressful time for students. It is the first time that they might be living outside of their childhood home, in a new environment, and with heavy pressures to succeed. However, in the past few years, this mental health crisis has seen a sharp increase. In 2021, over 60% of college
Read MoreCAN Money Buy Happiness?
Everyone has heard the phrase “money can’t buy happiness.” Some see it as wisdom while others see it as a rather privileged perspective. For many who live from paycheck to paycheck and suffer from stress over financial concerns, it seems as though money could go a long way towards mental wellness. But there have been
Read More7 Ways to Communicate Better In Relationships
A study conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers found that 67.5% of failed marriages fell apart due to poor communication between the couple. Lack of communication has often been cited as one of the leading causes of divorce, if not the leading reason. Why? It’s important for us to feel understood in our
Read MoreAre You Addicted to Social Media?
Our world has become saturated with social media, and surveys have shown that well over half the population is on social media. In some ways, this can be a positive. It allows us to connect in ways that we never have before, with people all over the world. We receive news about the world faster
Read MoreNot Sure When To See a Psychiatrist?
It can be hard to know when to reach out for help. People often wonder when they should go to the doctor or hospital for a physical ailment and when it might just be better to wait it out. But when we as a society have been conditioned to consider mental pain less “real,” it
Read MoreIncluding Self-Care In Your Daily Routine
It can be hard to take time for yourself, especially when that means setting boundaries and saying no to people you love. But without regularly practicing self-care, you will quickly become burned out and your mental health will suffer. Remember that it isn’t selfish to practice self-care. In fact, most of the time, it’s necessary.
Read MoreWho Is Receiving Mental Health Treatment and Why?
In a perfect world, everyone would receive the mental health treatment they need when they need it. Compassionate mental health provider networks, like Rivia Mind, work to bring our world closer to that ideal. In the meantime, however, there’s no question that there are discrepancies across demographics of who receives mental health treatment and who
Read MoreJuly 2023 Newsletter – What Rivia Mind Has Been Up To
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. Let’s take a
Read MoreUnderstanding Neuroplasticity and How It Affects You
You are constantly taking in new information. It could come from an article you read online or the name of a new neighbor across the hall. Without neuroplasticity, you would not be able to retain that information nor would you be able to let that information change your perspective and way of thinking. Neuroplasticity can
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