How To Communicate With Your Psychiatrist About Medication Concerns
Learn how to effectively communicate with your psychiatrist about medication concerns. Discover tips on preparing questions, discussing side effects, and ensuring your treatment plan aligns with your needs.
What Is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist
At Rivia Mind, we work with a number of skilled and compassionate clinicians — including both psychologists and psychiatrists. Psychologists and psychiatrists are both mental health clinicians and both can provide therapy, as well as mental health diagnoses. However, their focuses and roles are very distinct. In today’s blog, let’s discuss the differences between a […]
Not 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 […]
Clinician Spotlight: Dandan Wang, PMHNP-BC
The practitioners at Rivia Mind come from a variety of different professional backgrounds that eventually brought them to working in our network. Some have served on research teams at universities, while others have military experience among the list of their professional accomplishments. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Dandan Wang, PMHNP-BC, was a nurse for 5 years before […]
Clinician 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 Elias, […]
How To Find the Right Psychiatrist For You
A psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor who specializes in treating mental illnesses. Unlike a therapist, a psychiatrist can prescribe medication in addition to therapy or other treatments for various mental illnesses. But finding the right psychiatrist who understands your needs and suggests the best solutions can seem a daunting task. It is always a […]
Meet Dr. Karen Yan
We welcome Dr. Karen Yan, our newest Rivia Mind team member. Dr. Yan was a practicing corporate lawyer before deciding to pursue her MD in Psychiatry. Interested in booking an appointment with Dr. Yan? Get to know more about her. You were a lawyer before becoming a doctor, what made you pursue your medical degree in psychiatry? […]
