Stress, Current Events, and the American People
A new report from the American Psychological Association reports a rise in the levels of stress documented by Americans over the last 2 years. The “Stress in America” poll published Thursday found a correlation between Stress and the rising inflation/the war in...
Suicide Prevention
Most of the clients we see at Ridgeview Institute are struggling with suicidal thoughts and previous suicide attempts. Recent data from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that after rising from 2000 to 2018, the age-adjusted suicide rate in...
Black History Month: Black Pioneers in Mental Health
In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting Black Pioneers In Mental Health. Spotlighting Mamie Phipps Clark, Ph.D. and Kenneth Bancroft Clark, Ph.D. “The Clarks are best known for the famous ‘Doll Study’ in which more than 200 Black children participated....
Walgreens and Mental Health America are Taking a Clever Approach to Holiday Stress
Walgreens and Mental Health America are teaming up to help those who need it this holiday season with their Swear Jar fundraising campaign. The donations from this campaign go towards year-round funding of the free screening program, public education initiatives, and...
Ridgeview Institute – Monroe Teams Up with Gwinnett County Sheriff to Tackle Mental Health Stigma
MONROE, GA (November 30, 2021) – Ridgeview Institute – Monroe has partnered with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Mental Health Task Force (MHTF) to further end the stigma and culture surrounding mental illness in their communities. Sheriff Keybo Taylor and the Gwinnett...
Mental Health Takes Gold at Tokyo Olympics
Standing on the podium, the national anthem playing, your country’s flag being lifted and a shiny medal hanging around your neck. That is the traditional “gold medal moment” every four years at the Olympic games. However, much like the year 2020 as a whole, this...
June is PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD awareness month and an opportunity to discuss how we can prevent trauma from turning into PTSD. The first step is understanding that emotional and psychological trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event or situation that breaks your sense of...
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Understanding Alzheimer’s can be challenging for the client and caregiver. Alzheimer’s coupled with a mental health disorder can be even more devastating. It can be a confusing and frustrating time because of the toll it takes on all the people affected by it....
LGBTQIA+ Awareness Month
What is the link between depression and sexual orientation? Did you know that People who are members of LGBTQIA+ communities are nearly twice as likely to develop anxiety and depression than those in the general population. They are also more at risk of suicidal...
Maternal Depression
May is National Maternal Depression Month. The silent cloud that plagues 15-20% of women who gave birth, miscarried, or had a stillbirth needs to be discussed. It is normal to feel “different'' during and after pregnancy as your hormones are changing. However, when...
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Ridgeview Institute Monroe is here to help you navigate your journey to wellness. We offer 24/7 free behavioral health screening in our facility for your convenience. If you or a loved one is struggling, please contact us for more information.