Xanax and weed are both very common substances, and with marijuana being legalized in more and more states across the country, it's possible to get both legally. Xanax is a prescription medication that's often used to control panic and anxiety disorders, and even in states that don't sell marijuana recreationally, it ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is a content manager and writer. She was born in Chicago, and grew up in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Southern California. Kristina is ordained for ministry in the Presbyterian Church, with a M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary and a B.A. from Yale College. As the author of two books with respected publishers, Kristina has extensive editing and writing experience. In her free time, she loves hanging out with her family, swimming, running, reading, the outdoors and international travel.
The Health Effects of Long-Term Use of Inhalants
When you're chasing an instant high where the effects take hold in just a few seconds, you may decide to try an inhalant. You'll experience a short-term head rush and a sense of temporary relaxation. Inhalants are readily accessible, as they often come in the form of everyday household products. Sniffing or huffing an ... Read More
When to Change Therapists
Making the decision to switch to a new therapist can be nerve-wracking. An individual may feel like they've shared all of their secrets and struggles with their mental health provider, and it can feel awkward to end that relationship. Recognizing when it's time to make a change, and more importantly, knowing how to do ... Read More
How to Address the Trauma of Sexual Assault
In the United States, one out of every six women and one out of every 33 men has been the victim of attempted or completed sexual violence; nine out of 10 rape victims are female. Over 400,000 people age 12 and older and 60,000 children under 12 experience sexual assault annually. While a significant issue in its ... Read More
4 Health Effects of Long-Term Kratom Use
Picture this: You're one of the millions of people in the United States struggling with chronic pain, but you've heard about the dangers of using opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and Percocet, so you start looking online for safer alternatives. It's there that you find out about kratom, a drug derived from a plant ... Read More
Reflections from the Site of the Surfside Tragedy – A Q&A with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson
When a 12-story condo building collapsed last month in the small community of Surfside, Florida, people from many walks of life showed up at the site where at least 99 lives were unaccounted for. Families, neighbors, first responders and therapists came together to grieve, console one another, provide counseling and ... Read More
5 Myths About Mental Illness That Some Christians Believe
Mental illnesses such as depression have been documented and studied for over 2,000 years. While today's understanding of mental disorders is far more robust and accurate than early theories, some outdated ideas are still echoed in certain circles, such as the belief that conditions such as depression result from ... Read More
Help for When a Nurse Experiences Psychological Trauma
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) publishes a list of the most stressful jobs annually based on several factors, including "consequence of errors" and "time pressure." While everyone understands that positions in law enforcement will always be the #1 most stressful job in the U.S., it may surprise many ... Read More
