Grief can be a crushing experience, and everyone goes through it at some point in their lives. We tend to think of grief as something that happens after a loved one dies; while that is a common cause for grief, grief can come in many forms. You may grieve the loss of a significant relationship
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Balancing Your Hormones Through Healthy Eating
Your hormones are your body’s busiest chemical messengers. The level and balance of your hormones sends signals to the rest of your body, resulting in serious impacts to both physical and mental health. It’s no secret that hormones can have a great impact on your mood. Anxiety, for instance, can be caused by an imbalance
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
Read MoreChronic Illness and Depression – Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
The Link between Chronic Illness and Mental health A chronic illness lasts for a very long time, and rarely can be fully cured. It can drain someone’s physical strength, and now research is showing how it affects mental health as well. About 1/3 of people with a chronic illness experience depression (source). Breakdown of depression
Read MoreMental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community
It is officially the start of Pride Month, which means celebrating the diverse sexual orientations and gender identities of people all across the country. The LGBTQ+ community is made up of people who identify as Lesbian (L), Gay (G), Bisexual (B), Trans (T), Queer (Q), or other sexual orientations and gender identities such as asexual,
Read MoreTrauma-Informed Care: What is it and Why You Need to Know
There’s a new buzzword circulating the mental health field and counseling offices: trauma-informed care. This adjusted way of thinking has been revolutionizing the way professionals provide therapy, and you are likely to encounter it in your mental health journey. If you’ve looked through our therapist page you’ve probably seen trauma-informed care or trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
Read MoreDo I Have Adult ADHD?
Many adults with ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, go undiagnosed, but the American Psychiatric Association estimates about 2.5% of adults have ADHD. Everyone has experienced some of the typical symptoms of ADHD, and it should be diagnosed by a professional, but some symptoms to look for are: Lack of focus — Do you find
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