FOGO (Fear of Going Out)
Talk with your closest friends and see how they are choosing to resume activities. You are not alone in experiencing FOGO.
Bouncing Back in Spring in Beverly Hills
We are innately wired to adapt to adversity. Humans are naturally resilient.
Vaccine FOMO
Remind yourself that "this too shall pass." Summer will come and access will become easier and easier with each passing week. Everyone will have access to the vaccines and gradually life will resume for all of us. The 1918 pandemic passed in two years without
Hope and Resilience in 2021
Emotional Balance: Anxiety and depression were easy to fall into in 2020. But as we emerge, the pendulum will swing the other way. We must actively focus on positive emotions such as joy, gratitude, and optimism.
Peace, Love and Holiday Wishes
This holiday season will present us with a unique opportunity to find cheer in new places.
A Crisis of Anger
Beverly Hills Courier columnist Dr. Eva Ritvo is a psychiatrist with more than 25 years' experience practicing in Miami Beach. She is the author of "Bekindr- The Transformative Power of Kindness" and the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative, a movement to bring more kindness
Tips for Coping During the COVID-19 Crisis
Beverly Hills Courier columnist Dr. Eva Ritvo is a psychiatrist with more than 25 years' experience practicing in Miami Beach. She is the author of "Bekindr-The Transformative Power of Kindness" and the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative, a movement to bring more kindness in
Our Brains on Coronavirus
Beverly Hills Courier columnist Eva Ritvo, M.D. is a psychiatrist with more than 25 years' experience in practice. She is the author of several books, including "Bekindr- The Transformative Power of Kindness," and the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative. Dr. Ritvo received her undergraduate
Happy Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and Palentine’s Day
Beverly Hills Courier columnist Dr. Eva Ritvo is a psychiatrist with more than 25 years' experience practicing in Miami Beach. She is the author of "Bekindr- The Transformative Power of Kindness" and the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative, a movement to bring more kindness
New Year’s Resolutions and Our “Lazy” Brain
Beverly Hills Courier columnist Dr. Eva Ritvo is a psychiatrist with more than 25 years' experience practicing in Miami Beach. She is the author of "Bekindr- The Transformative Power of Kindness" and the founder of the Bekindr Global Initiative, a movement to bring more kindness