Using Codewords During a Mental Health Crisis
As the seasons begin to change and the phrase “Back to School” loses its strength, students begin to face the daily grind of early mornings and late nights. As the school year continues, many teens may experience new psychological stressors or be faced with ones they...
Why is International Overdose Awareness Day Important?
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day, an annual occasion dedicated to educating the public about a well-known but often misunderstood problem. It’s also a time to remember the lives lost to drug overdoses, eliminate the stigma surrounding overdose deaths,...
Psychological Trauma – Understanding, Treatment & Help
Everyone experiences trauma differently, therefore symptoms may vary from one person to another. Psychological trauma can happen to anyone regardless of age, race or socioeconomic background. The effects of trauma are far reaching, in fact, research shows that...
Monroe Partners with DBHDD to Offer Inpatient Care
Ridgeview Institute – Monroe is excited to announce that it has entered into a contract with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to provide Adult Mental Health Inpatient Beds. Ridgeview will be providing services to those...
Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly
Mental illness in older adults often goes undiagnosed because it is often, mistakenly considered a normal part of aging. WITHDRAWAL FROM SOCIAL SETTINGS Older adults experiencing mental health disorder symptoms may begin to refrain from being involved in the social...
Ridgeview Monroe Staff, Patients Honor Nation’s Military
Ridgeview Institute honored veterans Thursday with a mini-parade through the various units. Patients cheered and presented homemade cards. Monroe – Staff and patients drew together Thursday at Ridgeview Institute to honor the hospital’s men and women who had...
Ridgeview Institute – Monroe Receives ‘Build Georgia Award’
Atlanta, Georgia – June 8, 2018 – Ridgeview Institute – Monroe received the Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC) ‘Build Georgia Award’. AGC Georgia members participate in the prestigious AGC Build Georgia Awards competition to celebrate their firm and...
Now Open – Women’s Services at Ridgeview Institute Monroe
Ridgeview Institute – Monroe is excited to announce the launch of our Women’s Track! We recognize the need to serve women through specialty groups and support the individual issues that they face in a safe, therapeutic environment. This track will include groups...
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness month, US HealthVest hospitals are participating in local events to increase awareness and help prevent suicide. Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna, GA is working with Cobb County school social workers to promote suicide...
From Heaven to Hell: Heroin’s Double-Edged Sword
Paul H. Earley, M.D. Opium, it would seem, was place don this earth to alleviate suffering. A soldier, injured in battle, is given two grains of morphine intra-muscularly to reduce the pain of his shattered leg. Or a cancer victim sips a “Brompton’s cocktail”...
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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.