Rheyanne Weaver

A major emphasis has been placed recently on the rising rates of obesity in the United States, and an obsession with thinness has only increased. Unfortunately these focal points of society have ...

Rejection is an unfortunate part of life we must handle, but life must go on so it is important to move on from rejection. However, some types of rejection can be more devastating than others and ...

Life is a continuous journey, and along the way many people learn more about themselves and try to solidify their identity, find happiness, peace and purpose. Spirituality can be a small or ...

The new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is supposed to be released in May 2013, and with its publication could come a sea of changes to mental health diagnoses. ...

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that binge drinking is on the rise for U.S. adults, and now prescription painkiller overdoses appear to be at an epidemic ...

I've discussed disordered eating in the first part of my two-part series on the subject, What Is Disordered Eating? but how does disordered eating relate to eating disorders like anorexia and ...

Eating disorders are popular in celebrity news, and they’re also being brought to the forefront with awareness weeks like the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week that’s coming up at the end ...

It’s hard to ignore the seemingly dire reports and studies that come out every year, suggesting that the mental health of Americans is only worsening (or staying the same with no real ...

Think of all the men and women you’ve encountered in your lifetime. Chances are, you’ve met someone or even have a close friend or family member who has an eating disorder. This concept is the ...

Did you know that drinking four or more alcoholic drinks during one sitting is considered binge drinking? According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, binge ...

Rush hour traffic can put everyone on the alert and make people even go into survival mode, with hearts racing every time an accident almost happens. Even without rush hour traffic, driving can be ...

“Senior moments” may begin earlier than previously thought. A new study suggests that mental decline can happen as early as 45 years old. With this knowledge, it’s important to focus on ways ...

Changing yourself in any way is a major challenge, but learning how to be more accepting of others is a skill that can enable you to be a more positive, happy and successful person. Experts ...

It’s a new year, and many people have lofty goals of improving every aspect of their lives. However, it’s more realistic to start in steps, and one improvement that could drastically change ...

New Year’s resolutions tend to focus on weight, general health and finances, but they can also extend to mental health. Experts give their mental health New Year’s resolutions suggestions for you ...

Acupuncture is thought to have different mental and physical benefits, and a new study adds support to the mental health benefits of acupuncture. According to study results at Georgetown ...

During the holidays, it can be easy to stress over getting everyone the right gifts and organizing family get-togethers, and the changing seasons can leave you in a funk. Food is one of the ...

We’re expected to give gifts to others during the holiday season and to even be more cheerful and helpful. So how does the act of giving that most of us are used to during the holidays affect ...

It’s almost Christmas and no one wants to think about the possibility of losing a loved one, but tragic incidents occur even during the most wonderful time of the year. If a loved one of yours ...

There are many burdensome life situations that require some mental preparation to get through. For women specifically, pregnancy can be a life-changing experience that greatly affects mental and ...

Exercise can benefit mental health, and for some people with depression it can relieve negative symptoms. However, even though exercise is supposed to help decrease depressive symptoms, depression ...

Have you ever talked on the phone while writing or typing a message, or watched TV while talking to friends? Congratulations, you’ve just engaged in multitasking. Although this can give you a ...

Considering the size of the military, chances are you have a friend, family member or significant other serving. With Thanksgiving just passing and Christmas and the New Year coming up, it might ...

When people think of suicide, they usually don’t imagine an elementary or middle-school-aged child. However, a new study suggests that suicidal teens oftentimes attempt suicide at a much younger ...

Thanksgiving is the day many people associate with thankfulness, but this state of mind or feeling can travel with us daily and impact our mental health in a positive way. Experts and everyday ...

The concept of a Prozac nation might not be so far off. According to a new report from Medco, a pharmacy benefit manager, more Americans than ever before are taking medication for their mental ...

With all the foods, vitamins, supplements and pills available in the world, it’s hard to keep track of what helps your mental health the best. It’s important to get a variety of nutrients, and ...

Many women know how amazing sex can physically feel, but what can it do for your mental health? Limor Blockman, a sex and marriage counselor, said in an email that having sex can relieve ...

Can psychological trauma and issues cause physical ailments? A recent study found a link between psychological and emotional trauma and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) according to a ScienceDaily ...

Hearing about anything that will potentially complicate your life in some way can be upsetting, especially if it is a short-term or long-term health condition that you are recently diagnosed with. ...

It’s that time of year again. With winter comes nice weather (at least in Arizona), holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the dreaded stress that is associated with holiday ...

You might be familiar with the popular song “Vertigo” by U2, but chances are you don’t know a lot about the actual health condition called vertigo. According to an entry on MedlinePlus, which ...

Zyprexa, a popular drug used to treat the mental disorders schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is now available in generic versions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the generic ...

Ask any mental health professional, and they will most likely agree that exercise and social support can only help people suffering from depression (and people in general). So what better choice ...

Most people have taken some type of personality or career test, and while some are accurate, others are completely off in their results. Depending on your experience with tests, you might even ...

Postpartum depression used to be an unknown mental health condition that afflicted new mothers, but now awareness is increasing and prevalence is estimated to be higher than ever ...

World Mental Health Day just passed on October 10, but that doesn’t mean that mental health issues and disorders like anorexia nervosa can be ignored for the rest of the year. Anorexia nervosa ...

Some people are better at remembering certain things than others, and memory can fluctuate depending on outside factors. However, it’s important to know the basics of memory loss in order to keep ...

Eating disorders are one of the most talked about psychological disorders besides depression and anxiety, and there are many organizations and individuals attempting to prevent and treat them. But ...

Celebrities are spokespersons for everything from tangible objects like makeup to issues like women’s rights and combating domestic violence. They are even reaching out to the general public about ...

Aphasia is a language disorder that has a whole month dedicated to it in June, but how many people actually know the intricacies of this complex disorder? When parts of the brain that are in ...

Cortisol is a hormone that most people associate with stress. The adrenal gland produces cortisol, and the hormone helps in different body functions and systems, including stress responses, the ...

Everyone is at risk for HIV and AIDS, and women make up around 25 percent of the people diagnosed in the U.S. with HIV, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. An ...

Living with a chronic health condition like HIV and/or AIDS can be physically demanding and even limiting, but there are also mental health aspects to consider. Experts shed light onto how mental ...

A majority of women (60 percent) have one alcoholic drink at minimum per year, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health. Of the women who drink alcohol, “13 percent have more ...

National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is in its 22nd year and is celebrated every September. This month is about celebrating the recovery of many people from alcohol and drug ...

Many young adults change goals and desires constantly, and even have a difference sense of self at times. However, when you combine constant changes in goals, identity, career plans, jobs, values, ...

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental disorder that impairs a person’s ability to control mood, energy and activity levels, as well as everyday functioning abilities, according to the National ...