Failure in sports is par for the course, but why is something so commonplace and, some might say, inevitable, so tough to deal with? Dealing with failure, whether on the court, field, or even the trail, requires a dual focus that involves both the body and mind. To bounce back successfully after a setback, the most ... 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.
Does PTSD Treatment Work?
PTSD is in the news almost daily, with reports of people suffering from it in the aftermath of natural disasters, accidents, trauma, major illness, terrorist acts, or war. Though many people know the acronym "PTSD" and that it stands for "post-traumatic stress syndrome," there is still much misinformation about this ... Read More
Overcoming Performance Anxiety: Tips for Athletes
Performance anxiety is a common experience among athletes of all ages. Prior to competing, athletes often experience a surge of adrenaline. While some associate this surge with feelings of anticipation and excitement, others connect it with feelings of stress, worry, and anxiety. For those who feel anxious, negative ... Read More
This Country Has the Lowest Drug Overdose Rates—Why?
Drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths are a significant and growing public health problem in this country. In the year 2020, a record 90,000 people died from drug overdose in the United States, and in 2021 that number increased even more—to nearly 110,000 deaths. Experts have highlighted many factors that could be ... Read More
An Elite Athlete’s Brain … on Stress
Elite athletes are susceptible to mental health issues, just like anyone else. And, much like stress can adversely impact a person's work performance, a poor mental state can leave an athlete feeling sluggish, tense, and unable to perform at their own standards. This, in turn, can worsen their mental health. ... Read More
Athletic Peak Performance – How Key Is Mental Health?
Research has shown the importance of mental health on how an individual performs in all areas of their life, including athletic performance. Understanding the relationship between how the brain and body relate to each other is key to building resilience and confidence and achieving peak athletic performance. The ... Read More
Learning to Take on More Responsibility After Rehab
Years before Zack Traynor was Director of Admissions at FHE Health, he was fresh out of rehab, new to recovery, and trying to discern short-term versus long-term goals. Questions of responsibility loomed large, as they do for so many in this critical first year of sobriety: Which responsibilities should come ... Read More
Recreational Therapy: What Are Its Benefits in Rehab?
“Can you provide a definition of recreational therapy?” We were talking to Adam Lazarus. Lazarus is the recreational therapist at FHE Health and had agreed to be interviewed as part of our expert interview series. “Recreational therapy is a way to utilize recreation to help clients find purpose, meaning, and joy in ... Read More
