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🎉 Meet Anna Bilar, PMHNP-BC — Our Newest Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Rivia Mind 🧠✨ We’re proud to spotlight Anna Bilar, who recently joined our team and is already making an impact. Anna sees patients virtually in New York and New Jersey, bringing a blend of clinical excellence and compassionate care to those navigating mood and sleep disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. What makes Anna stand out? 🔹 Personalized, culturally competent care that empowers patients 🔹 An eclectic therapeutic approach—from CBT to psychodynamic therapy 🔹 A belief that therapy isn’t just for crisis—it’s essential self-care 🔹 Deep experience across hospital, school-based, and community settings As Anna puts it: “Medication is the life vest that will keep you from drowning, but therapy is what will get you to shore.” Whether your patient is just beginning their mental health journey or seeking a more personalized approach, Anna is ready to help them feel seen, supported, and understood. 🖥️ Read the full spotlight here: https://buff.ly/IbuNK9j 💡 Referring to Anna is simple and streamlined. 👉 Submit a secure referral: https://buff.ly/EAkwzGu 📞 Speak with our Referral Intake Specialist: (929) 295-4879 📧 Email: referrals@riviamind.com At Rivia Mind, we make referrals easy—because your patients deserve care that’s not just expert but human.

Being laid off doesn't just impact your job—it affects your sense of stability, identity, and peace of mind. If you're navigating the emotional toll of a recent layoff, you're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out all by yourself. We put together 5 simple, meaningful ways to take care of your mental health after a layoff—because how you feel matters just as much as what's next. From allowing yourself to grieve to staying connected with others, these gentle reminders can help you find a new sense of footing. ✨ Ready to take the next step? Read the full blog post for deeper guidance: 👉 https://buff.ly/0Lb8iqx Or connect with us for a free 15-minute consultation and see how we can support you: 👉 https://buff.ly/upa7xOL Because mental health care shouldn't be another hurdle—it should be a helping hand.

Wishing all who celebrate a meaningful and peaceful Passover. May this season of renewal bring freedom, connection, and hope.

As we celebrate Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month, we acknowledge the importance of culturally responsive mental health care. In many MENA communities, mental health is stigmatized, misunderstood, or made inaccessible by language, culture, or systemic gaps. At Rivia Mind, we believe your patients deserve more than a referral—they deserve care that honors their full identity and lived experience. That’s why our team includes clinicians who speak over 15 languages and represent diverse cultural and faith backgrounds. We prioritize matching patients with providers who understand the nuances of their heritage, their stories, and their healing journey. This means you can confidently refer patients—knowing that they’ll be seen, heard, and supported with both clinical excellence and human care. Let’s work together to ensure mental health care is not just accessible—but also affirming, inclusive, and deeply respectful. 👉 Visit https://buff.ly/1zHpLwK to refer a patient securely 📞 Or speak with our Referral Intake Specialist at (929) 295-4879 📩 Prefer email? Contact us at referrals@riviamind.com

⭐ Clinician Spotlight Alert! ⭐ We’re thrilled to introduce one of our newest therapists, Victoria Levina, LMSW! Victoria has experience treating patients with trauma, addiction, stress, and mood disorders. She is currently working virtually out of our NY and MA offices. Read our latest clinician spotlight to learn more about Victoria and her approach to mental healthcare on our blog: https://buff.ly/8AZlWTf #ClinicianSpotlight #Gratitude #LifeAtRiviaMind

Now live: Eating Disorder Treatment Page at Rivia Mind 💙 Eating disorders affect people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. At Rivia Mind, we offer compassionate, expert care for individuals struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and more. Explore our approach to healing—grounded in clinical excellence and personalized support. Learn more today: https://buff.ly/xYYWrWF

April is Stress Awareness Month. As healthcare providers, we see the effects of stress in our patients every day—sleepless nights, burnout, and the ripple effects on physical health. But we also know small steps can make a big difference. 🧠 We put together 7 simple, evidence-based strategies to help manage stress—easy enough to share with patients or use yourself on a hectic day. 📌 Save this post to reference these tips later or pass them along to someone who needs a gentle reminder to pause and recharge. #StressAwarenessMonth

World Bipolar Day: Bridging the Gap Between Primary & Mental Health Care 💙 Every year on March 30th, we recognize World Bipolar Day, a reminder of the millions of people living with bipolar disorder—many of whom first seek help in a primary care setting before ever seeing a psychiatrist. As a general practitioner, you’ve likely encountered patients struggling with undiagnosed or poorly managed bipolar disorder. Maybe they come in for persistent fatigue, sleep disturbances, or mood swings. Maybe they were misdiagnosed with depression and prescribed an SSRI—only for it to trigger a manic episode. These moments are where your role as the first line of defense in mental health care becomes critical. The Challenge: Connecting the Dots 🔍 Diagnosing and managing bipolar disorder isn’t always straightforward. Many patients cycle between depressive and hypomanic episodes without recognizing a pattern. They may downplay their symptoms or only seek care during depressive phases. But early recognition and proper treatment can mean the difference between stability and years of misdiagnosis, ineffective treatments, and preventable crises. Yet, for many GPs, referring patients to a psychiatrist isn’t as simple as writing a prescription. Long waitlists, insurance hurdles, and a shortage of mental health providers make it difficult to ensure patients get the specialized care they need. And let’s be honest—without feedback from the specialists you refer to, it can feel like sending patients into a void. A Call for Better Collaboration 🤝 This World Bipolar Day, let’s advocate for a stronger bridge between primary care and psychiatry: ✔️ Stronger Referral Networks: Partnering with mental health professionals who prioritize accessibility and communication. ✔️ More Feedback Loops: Knowing if and how your referrals are helping patients. ✔️ Streamlined Insurance Support: Reducing administrative headaches so patients can get timely care. You’re already doing so much for your patients—imagine the impact we could make with a more collaborative, integrated approach. 🗣️ What has been your biggest challenge in referring patients for specialized mental health care? Let’s start the conversation. 👇 #WorldBipolarDay

On this National Doctors’ Day, we celebrate the dedication, compassion, and expertise of doctors everywhere—especially our incredible psychiatrists at Rivia Mind. Their commitment to mental health makes a lasting impact, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.

We are thrilled to announce our February Employees of the Month! 💫 ⭐Operations Employee of the Month - Jasmine Nunez, Patient Intake Coordinator ⭐Clinical Employee of the Month - Arleen Perdido, PMHNP-BC, Nurse Practitioner Supervisor Each month, we are recognizing and showing gratitude to our Rivia Mind team members who model and uphold the values of our company. Check out what their colleagues had to say! This program is powered by the team members at Rivia Mind. ✨ #LifeAtRiviaMind #EmployeeRecognition #EmployeeOfTheMonth