Kristin Weiland

Contributor

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and her credits include programming for Netflix, HBO Max, STARZ and Apple TV. As a writer and researcher, she has a keen interest in mental health, trauma-informed care and the mind-body connection. You can probably find her reading about one of these subjects at the local coffee shop, attempting to surf or trying to find California’s best alpine meadow.

Latest
Archive

  • Deep Tissue Massage: Four Health Benefits And Risks

    Deep tissue massage goes beyond relaxation and alleviating physical discomfort. It’s a type of bodywork that addresses underlying causes of pain and tension, and utilizes techniques to access the body's deeper muscular levels. Deep tissue massage helps to lengthen and...

  • Best Online Couples Therapy Services Of 2024

    Couples therapy is a form of therapy in which committed partners receive support in achieving their relationship goals or addressing problems within their relationship. For partners looking to improve aspects of their relationship or simply gain a better understanding of...

  • A Guide To The Best Birth Control Options

    Sexual health plays a pivotal role in one's overall well-being and life satisfaction, and contraception, or birth control, can be an essential part of sex for some. Myriad forms of birth control exist, from barrier methods like condoms to hormonal...

  • Empathy: Definition, Types And Tips For Practicing

    Empathy, at its core, is the ability to connect with and understand another person's emotions, and can involve offering compassionate support to someone in need. This requires one to resonate with another's experience and understand their perspective, while maintaining an...

  • Decaf Coffee: Is It Good Or Bad For You?

    The potential adverse effects associated with excessive caffeine intake—which can include restlessness and a fast heart rate—has helped fuel the rise in popularity of decaf coffee. Thankfully, decaf coffee maintains many of the health benefits of its caffeinated counterpart, minus...

  • When Is The Best Time To Take Creatine?

    Creatine is widely renowned for its muscle- and recovery-enhancing benefits, as well as its potential cognitive function support, making it one of the most popular and extensively studied supplements. Although its general safety and tolerability are well established, the optimal...

  • Normal Creatinine Levels (In Urine, Blood, Pregnancy And More)

    Nearly 15% of U.S. adults have chronic kidney disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Creatinine, a byproduct of muscle metabolism, can provide important clues in the evaluation of kidney function. Here's what to know about...

  • BiOptimizers’ Magnesium Breakthrough Review (2024)

  • Vitamin B12: Benefits, Foods And Supplements

    From helping prevent anemia to contributing to the formation of DNA, vitamin B12 plays a crucial role in facilitating various bodily functions. It’s essential that your body receives sufficient levels of this nutrient in order to achieve optimal health, yet...

  • The Best Online Divorce Support Groups: A 2024 Guide

    If you’re one of the thousands of Americans navigating a divorce and experiencing negative mental health effects, know that you’re far from alone. Divorce ranks as the second most stressful life event, and the American Psychological Association notes many individuals...

  • Your Guide To The Best Depression Support Groups In 2024

    Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders across the globe, impacting an estimated 5% of adults worldwide. In the U.S., that number may be even higher, with 14.8 million, or 6%, of adults experiencing at least one...

  • What Is Tardive Dyskinesia (TD)? Symptoms, Causes And Treatments

    Characterized by involuntary movements of the face and body, tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a movement disorder caused by the long-term use of certain psychiatric drugs. It’s estimated that 16% to 50% of people treated with antipsychotics have TD. Fortunately, medications...

  • What Is IV Therapy? Benefits, Side-Effects And Costs

    From claims of “boosting” the immune system and alleviating hangovers to supporting weight loss and reducing the signs of aging, the purported benefits of intravenous (IV) therapy are as numerous as the vitamin and mineral cocktails available. While anecdotal evidence...

  • What Is Delusional Disorder? Symptoms, Causes And Treatment

    Delusional disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by the misinterpretation of reality and a strict adherence to a false belief, which does not subside even when given evidence to the contrary. Individuals living with the disorder are often able to...

  • How Much Weight Can You Lose Safely In A Month?

    Countless images of unrealistic body types and “lose weight quick” claims can make rapid weight loss promises from certain fad diets feel all the more enticing. But when it comes to long-term weight loss, success depends on making a variety of sustainable lifestyle...

More from