During his 12-year career, Brandon Marshall was one of the NFL's top wide receivers and best-known players. His nickname was "The Beast" because of how hard it was to tackle him after he made a reception. But there was a beast inside Brandon Marshall, and it was one that almost prematurely ended his NFL career and ... 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.
How Neurofeedback Therapy Is Helping First Responders with PTSD
First responders include police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers and others who assume the role of being on the front line of emergency situations. Unless an individual is in a crisis, it’s easy to take these services for granted. Little thought is given to how working through these high-stress and ... Read More
Living with Someone Who Has PTSD – What to Know
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, develops after an individual experiences a traumatic event. Recent research Indicates PTSD is becoming increasingly common. According to the National Center for PTSD, 60% of Americans will experience the disorder during their lifetimes. Living with PTSD can affect the person's ... Read More
My Girlfriend Parties All the Time — What Do I Do?
When two people enter into a relationship, it's normal for them to experience some conflicts. Each partner has their own set of values, goals and priorities that guide how they spend their time and money. Most people hope to find a partner whose lifestyle habits and philosophies align with their own, but often, couples ... Read More
9 Tips for Conquering Anxiety Attacks
Anxiety attacks can come on suddenly and cause a flood of physical and psychological symptoms. While they can happen to anyone, they're especially common in those who are living with conditions such as general anxiety, depression, or panic disorder. There is also research that indicates that they're hereditary, meaning ... Read More
Living with Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder – What to Know
Nearly six million Americans have bipolar disorder (BPD), and more than half of them are not receiving treatment for this serious mental illness. Many people with BPD are misdiagnosed with major depression, schizophrenia, or borderline personality disorder because signs of BPD While in a manic phase, people with BPD ... Read More
Living with a Heroin User – What to Know
Despite pop culture depictions of what heroin addicts look like, the truth is that many who are addicted live what seem to be normal lives. For about 80 percent of those living with heroin addictions, the addictions start with prescription opioids that are often prescribed to manage pain after surgery. While ... Read More
Recurring Injuries, Increased Aggression and Other Signs of Hidden Alcohol Abuse
In the United States, nearly 15 million adults show signs of an alcohol use disorder — around 4.5% of the population. Alcohol use disorders can manifest at any stage during life, from drinking heavily as a college student to enjoying a bottle of wine every night to mask the stress of the day. In many cases, the ... Read More
