Basic Ingredients of Mental Health
Riverside Counseling • July 19, 2022
3 of the most basic ingredients for mental health are sleep, exercise, and stress management. As a psychiatrist at Riverside (Dr. Hall), I mention the importance of sleep to nearly every patient I meet – It’s that important to good mental health.
Regular exercise and stress management are number 2 and 3 of the basic requirements for good brain function and emotional resilience.
To learn more, click on the link to the NHS website below:
Article: “ How to be happier ”

By Riverside
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December 12, 2025
Tips to Get Through the Holidays The holidays can be a time of joy and excitement with family, but they can also feel very overwhelming, lonely, or emotionally complicated. Whether you’re navigating family stress, grief, financial pressure, or simply the exhaustion of wrapping up another year, it’s completely valid if this season feels heavier than it looks on the outside. And living here in Northern Virginia, where the pace is fast, the expectations are high, and the end-of-year rush can feel especially intense, i’s even more important to slow down and care for yourself. Here are some practical, supportive mental health strategies to help you approach the holiday season with greater stability, compassion, and self-care.











