Behavioral Health
Podcast
Processing Loss: Why Children Need Help Navigating Grief
Grief is something we all experience at some point in our life. But, children process loss differently than adults. For very young children, loss or death lacks finality. It may even be viewed as reversible.
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Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Suicide
September is suicide prevention month. As the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S, the 3rd leading cause of death for people aged 10-14 and the 2nd leading cause of death for people aged…
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Understanding the Opioid Epidemic
Every day, more than 115 Americans die from opioid overdoses. The misuse of opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids, has become a national crisis. Find out more about the epidemic on this…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Alzheimer’s: Signs & Symptoms
Alzheimer’s: Signs & Symptoms Over five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. This number is expected to triple by 2050. This year alone, the cost for caring with those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is…
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HealthCurrents – More than Just Art: Health and Wellness Benefits of Creativity
Adult coloring books. Wine and paint night. DIY projects galore! Lately, it seems art has been quite the trend and for good reason. Studies have found that creative self-expression and exposure to the arts benefits both cognitive…
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HealthCurrents – Focus on Senior Behavior Health
The changes that often come in later life—retirement, the death of loved ones, increased isolation, medical problems—can sometimes create greater challenges including mental health issues. It is estimated that 20% of older adults may experience…
Make the switch for a healthier you!
Instead of sitting and playing fetch with your pet…take them for a walk Instead of driving to the park or store…ride your bike Instead of playing on your phone…Turn on music and…
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HealthCurrents – Healthy Habits Start with You
Riverside developed the Fit 4 Life program around the goad to help fight the growing epidemic of childhood obesity and focus on health and wellness for our future generations. Interested in bringing a Fit 4…
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HealthCurrents – Back to School Anxiety
A new school year is just about to start, and most kids are feeling mixed emotions—excitement and a bit of anxiousness, too. The cause of back to school anxiety can depend on a child’s age.