Sometimes life throws a curveball, and everything feels a bit off-kilter. At times like this, relationships can get dicey, especially if money is an issue and employment woes are at the forefront. For many people, recent developments such as heightened confinement at home have contributed to emotional, psychological, ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
“Artificial Intimacy”: Our Relationship with AI Partners
In 2013, the critically acclaimed movie Her explored the "love" story between a lonely middle-aged man, played by Joaquin Phoenix, and an AI assistant voiced by Scarlett Johansson. Just over a decade later, AI is embedded in all facets of daily life. The popularity of artificial intimacy is rising, with many people ... Read More
Happy Hormones? Nope, Not a Band
Happiness is on the decline in the United States, with the younger generation at the most risk for depression and sadness. While challenges in life can cause negative memories, there are several things you can do to enjoy the little things that put a smile on your face, and the hormones of happiness are an excellent ... Read More
When Is It Time to Leave Someone with Mental Illness?
Maintaining a relationship with someone who has a mental illness requires a great deal of patience, understanding and a willingness to recognize that at times there may be more "give" than "take." Making the decision to leave someone with a mental illness is difficult and is likely to be accompanied by feelings of ... Read More
The Mental Health Impact of a Natural Disaster
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in September 2024, no one could have predicted that it would become the deadliest hurricane to make landfall since Katrina. The category 4 storm laid waste to whole communities along its 500-mile path, from Florida through other parts of the Southeast. Meanwhile, as the death count ... Read More
How to Identify an Unknown Pill: Signifiers and Pill Identifier Apps
Have you just picked up your prescription and want to confirm the pharmacist dispensed the correct drug? Perhaps you're caring for an elderly parent and need to know you're giving them the right pills at different times of the day. Sometimes, you may encounter an unknown pill on the street or in your ... Read More
What Is Greening Out?
Simply put, "greening out" refers to cannabis overuse or overdose. Exactly why and how greening out occurs is a bit more complex; greening out can happen as a result of recreational use but may happen to individuals using cannabis medicinally. The risks for greening out increase by using alcohol with cannabis or by ... Read More
The Overdose Dangers of Opioid Tapering – How to Avoid Them
Despite efforts nationwide to subdue the ongoing opioid epidemic, many states are still fighting a losing battle. In fact, for the 12-month period ending in March 2021, overdose deaths from all drugs hit an all-time high at nearly 100,000, most of which were from opioids. Unfortunately, the unprecedented stress and ... Read More
