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Develop healthy social media habits
Social media can be great for connecting and keeping in touch with people. But it can have a dark side too. If you’ve ever felt lonely, depressed, inadequate or anxious after scrolling through social media,…
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Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Men’s Mental Health
“Men don’t cry. They don’t complain. They’re stoic.” These are all antiquated statements, and they are also completely false. Yet, a stigma surrounding men’s mental health remains in today’s society, which is a great disservice…
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Heartfelt Healing: Conversations on Grief and Growth
Pathways Program: Helping Individuals Healthfully Process Loss and Grief Everyone experiences mental health challenges from time to time. Some are more severe than others, but all are worthy of attention. At the Pathways Program at…
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5 Ways to Deal with the Stress of the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and spending quality moments with loved ones. However, it can also bring about a significant amount of stress for many people. Mary Belford, MD “Between…
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Mental health: Get the facts
Millions of people are affected by a mental illness, such as depression or an anxiety disorder. If you’re among them, it’s important to remember you’re not alone. Riverside Psychiatric Specialists, Khalid Arshad, MD “Acknowledging…
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Make the connection – Changing how you think may change how you feel
Maybe this question has been on your mind: Can my mental state affect my physical health? Doctors have suspected for centuries that there is a powerful tie between mind and body, and modern medical studies…
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Concerned About Someone’s Mental Health? Here’s How You Can Help
There will always be instances in life where someone we know or love is going through a tough time. Perhaps they suffered a personal loss such as a death in the family or being laid…
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A New Home for Mental Health Care
Riverside Center for Emotional Well-Being enhances access to outpatient services. The Riverside Atrium in Bradley is now home to the Riverside Center for Emotional Well-Being, bringing together Riverside Psychiatric Specialists and the Riverside Pathways programming.
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Managing Mental Health around the Holidays
A jam-packed social calendar, deadlines at work, the loss of a loved one, or sunless winter days may have you feeling less than merry around the holidays. Here are some ways in which you can…
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Navigating Back to School Anxiety
Dr. Raunak Khisty Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Riverside Medical Center While going back to school can be an exciting time for some kids, others may struggle with anxiety as we head into a…