Behavioral Health
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Processing Loss: Why Children Need Help Navigating Grief
Raunak Khisty, MD, MPH is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitalist at Riverside Medical Center. Grief is something we all experience at some point in our life. But, children process loss differently than adults.
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…
Mitigating Kids’ Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Anxiety
Dr. Raunak Khisty Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitalist at Riverside Medical Center. It’s not been an easy go of it for kids over the last 18 months. Suddenly forced into distance learning, many struggled with focus,…