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OVERCOMING EATING DISORDERS: Bulimarexia, Hypheragia & Treatment
Eating disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by a persistent disturbance in eating or eating-related behavior,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 20, 20232 min read


TRAINING YOUR MIND: The Practice of Mindfulness
In previous blogs I have emphasized the need for meditation. A large component of meditation is mindfulness. But you can also be mindful...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 19, 20233 min read


OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER: When Everyday Is A Struggle
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a pattern of uncontrollable, recurring thoughts...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 18, 20232 min read


TOXIC & DANGEROUS SITUATIONS: Narcissism, Psychotic & Personality Disorders
Psychotic disorders are a group of mental illnesses that are characterized by a loss of contact with reality. These disorders are mainly...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 17, 20232 min read


HEALING FROM ADDICTION: Substance Abuse Disorders
Substance abuse disorders, also known as substance use disorders, are a type of mental health disorder. They are characterized by the...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 17, 20232 min read


THE TOP 10 MOST COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
There are many different types of mental health disorders. Their prevalence varies depending on the population studied, stressors and...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 16, 20233 min read


RECOGNIZING BIPOLAR DISORDER: Managing Mood Swings
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition that is characterized by extreme shifts in mood,...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 15, 20233 min read


THE ANXIETY MONSTER: Naming the Demon
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. According to the dictionary, anxiety is a feeling...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 13, 20234 min read


THE SILENT KILLER: The Warning Signs of Depression
Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In fact, according to the World Health...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 12, 20232 min read


THE SELF-HARM PANDEMIC: Common Risk Factors for Teens
Suicide is a serious public health concern, and unfortunately, teenagers are not immune to this issue. Recently I read a poll that said...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 11, 20233 min read


COMMON TEEN STRESSORS: How To Diagnose & Manage Anxiety
Our teens are at an increased risk of anxiety and depression. Teenagers experience high levels of stress for a variety of reasons. Many...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 9, 20232 min read


IGNORING THE OBVIOUS: Teens, Social Media & Mental Health
It's not a popular opinion, but it has to be said... "Social media is corrupting our kids." There. I said it. And I mean it. We may not...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 2, 20234 min read


Be Careful on Social Media
The apostle Paul must have had supernatural knowledge of the internet and social media. I love how he says things like... "Do not be...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 29, 20222 min read


The God Above All Others
God makes a promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3). That promise is passed on to Isaac, then Jacob, and eventually through the line of...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Age Is Just A Number
I wrote a poem for my dad this year on his birthday (1/24/22). His bday card had a rough draft, but this is the final work. I wasn't...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 19, 20221 min read


Is God Out To Get You?
Do you picture God gavel in hand? Behind His giant throne? Condemning you for everything you do that is wrong? With lightening bolts in...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 13, 20222 min read


The Wooden Bowl
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Jun 6, 20223 min read


Don’t Worry, It Gets Better
Life is tough. The roads are rough. There are mountains, deserts and valleys. We get knocked down. We don’t want to get up. Then when we...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 20, 20222 min read


Death: Our Graduation Day
I wrote this poem to be read at my Grandfather's funeral. He always spoke of death as a Graduation Day. I wanted to honor him at the...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
May 13, 20222 min read


More Than Conquerors
The words "more than conquerors" is a powerful statement. The apostle Paul says thatwe are "more than conquerors through Him who loved...

Ray Reynolds, Ph.D.
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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