In 1944, General George S. Patton delivered a now-famous speech to the United States Third Army, a formation of largely inexperienced soldiers who were preparing for combat duty. In the speech, Patton said, "Each man must think not only of himself, but think of his buddy fighting alongside him. We don't want yellow ... 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.
Medical Marijuana for Pain – Fact vs Fiction
Chronic pain is a prevalent condition in the United States. A 2016 study estimated that nearly 66 million adults in the United States suffer from this condition. That's 20.4% of the population. So it's no wonder that opioid addiction has become a national emergency. At the same time, the use of medical marijuana for ... Read More
How to Cope with PTSD from a Car Crash
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a condition that stems from witnessing or being the victim of a violent event or other trauma. In the past, PTSD wasn't widely understood, but today it's recognized that as much as 6% of the population in the United States is suffering from the condition at any given time. PTSD from ... Read More
How Circadian and Other Rhythms Impact Mental Health
Most people are familiar with the feeling: For one reason or another, you don't get enough sleep and for the rest of the day (or longer), you just feel off. A disruption in your body's natural rhythm is more than just a lack of sleep, but it can feel similar. It keeps you from getting the rest you need, and research ... Read More
Mental Health Diagnoses That Can Pose Risks of Suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that 129 people commit suicide every day on average, and suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. While suicidal thoughts can come from a variety of situations and factors, one risk is a mental health diagnosis. Here's an overview of some of ... Read More
5 Reasons to Create a Psychiatric Advanced Directive
Currently, only 25 states feature laws regarding psychiatric advance directives—yet one in 25 adults will experience a serious mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance of Mental Health. A psychiatric advance directive is a legal document that outlines an individual's preferences regarding future ... Read More
How Parents Can Talk About Their Addiction with Their Children
Talking about drug use with kids is one thing, but what about if you are struggling with drugs and/or alcohol yourself and you need to explain it to your children? In 2023, nearly 19 million U.S. children, about 1 in 4, lived with at least one parent or caregiver who had a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the ... Read More
Smoking & Lung Health – How Inhaling Drugs Affects the Immune System
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in the U.S. and worldwide, researchers are learning more about how the virus harms the body and who is more at risk of contracting it and dying from it. For example, recent reports of COVID-19 patients experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have physicians worried ... Read More
