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. We created new quizzes, welcomed new clinicians, and offered resources for our community.
So let’s get into everything Rivia has done this month so far.
Mental Health Awareness Month
The conversations around mental health have changed drastically in recent years, primarily as the general public learns more about mental health awareness instead of simply believing stigma and misconceptions. That’s what Mental Health Awareness Month is all about: sharing information, and simply being more aware and mindful of your own mental health. This month, Rivia Mind put together some resources for mental health awareness monthto help those who need it.
This is also Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, highlighting post- and peri-partum mental health issues. According to the CDC, 50% of women with postpartum depression are undiagnosed. The more awareness can be raised, the more easily individuals with postpartum depression can get the care they need. To that end, we also created resources for maternal mental health this month.
Our Latest Instagram Giveaway!
Part of mental health awareness is having access to the resources you need to better understand your mental health. That’s why Rivia Mind is holding an Instagram giveaway in the month of May for two winners to receive a free psychotherapy session! We will announce the first winner on May 17, and the second winner on May 31st. To enter, you must be located in one of our service areas (NY, NJ, FL, CT, or MA). You must submit your entry by noon on May 31st EST. Here’s what you have to do:
- Follow Rivia Mind on Instagram
- Like our Instagram post
- Share your favorite spring self-care tip
- Limited to one entry per person
Do You Have Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health disorders, with over 40 million adults in the United States meeting the criteria for at least one anxiety disorder. In such a high stress world, the signs of anxiety may be easy to miss. You may simply feel that it’s normal to be stressed all the time or that you don’t have it “as bad” as others. But until you can recognize anxiety in yourself, you can’t reach out for help.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you might have anxiety, take our new quiz: Do You Have Anxiety? Then reach out to one of our providers to take the next steps.
Upcoming Holiday Closures
Summer is almost here, and as a reminder, Rivia Mind’s front desk will be closed for the following holidays:
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 27
- Juneteenth – Wednesday, June 19
- Fourth of July – Thursday, July 4
Please reach out to your provider to coordinate any scheduling changes for your upcoming appointments. Take these breaks to spend time resting and enjoying time with friends and family.
Our Team is Growing!
The Rivia Mind team continues to grow. This month, we’ve welcomed two new clinicians supporting patients virtually in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. They are:
- James “Jim” Riter, LCSW – Therapist (New York, Florida)
- Allison Martinez, LCSW – Therapist (New Jersey, Florida)
We also recently wrote a clinician spotlight blog for another recent clinician who joined us last month, Dr. Irene Gan, PMHNP-BC. You can find the clinician spotlight blog here. Look out for the next clinician spotlight blog for Allison Martinez!
Want to join the Rivia Mind team? We have current openings for our clinical and operations team. May isn’t the only month to focus on mental health awareness. If you want to take the next steps to recognizing and caring for your mental health, Rivia Mind is here to help.
To stay posted on what we’re up to and gain more insights into mental wellness, check out the Rivia Mind Wellness Blog or subscribe to our newsletter.
