Christina Nava

Christina Nava is a writer and editor. With her passion for nonfiction writing, she's had articles published in the North Texas Daily, Denton Record-Chronicle and Denton Live Magazine. During her free time, Christina enjoys reading memoir and fiction, writing personal essays and hiking.

Articles by Christina Nava

• Are you making your employees’ mental health a priority?

  Monday, August 07, 2017

  Recently on Twitter, a woman shared an email she received from her CEO after informing him that she would be taking two sick days off work to focus on her mental health. The CEO responded by thanking her for shedding light on the importance of mental healthcare.

• Dear doctors, here’s how to make a good first impression

  Wednesday, March 29, 2017

  What do patients experience when they go to your practice? Have you ever looked at online reviews just to see what kind of feedback you've received? If not, maybe now is the time to start. First impressions can determine whether positive or negative reviews are left online, so it's important to be mindful of the way your practice is being perceived.

• What’s behind the rise in teen depression?

  Monday, July 25, 2016

  ​Back in high school, I had a friend who was depressed. His teacher, who had seen us together in the halls frequently, pulled me aside one day to express her concerns because he had developed a bad attitude and started sleeping in class, and his grades were plummeting.

• Digital detox: A balanced approach to a world of tech

  Wednesday, May 11, 2016

  As technology continues to evolve, the constant presence of it in our day-to-day lives carries the threat of not only being a distraction, but also turning into an addiction if we're not careful. A little over a year ago, I wrote about the deadly distraction of digital devices, discussing the trend of people texting and taking selfies while engaging in risky behavior. These problems appear to be getting worse as numerous studies of distracted driving and technology addiction continue to make headlines.

• Digital disconnect: Will VR take addiction to the next level?

  Thursday, April 14, 2016

  We've heard the stories of addiction to video games such as World of Warcraft and Candy Crush. In China, there's even a boot camp to rehabilitate "web junkies" who prefer the gaming world to the real world. So the recent release of two virtual reality systems — Oculus Rift and HTC Vive — begs the question: What kind of impact will this have on gaming addiction or other mental health issues?

• Digital distractions: Will last year’s deadly trend follow into 2015?

  Wednesday, January 28, 2015

  ​With technology constantly evolving around us, it's easy to see how our world has become overrun with distractions. These days when you read the news, it's common to come across stories about people who have died either texting while driving or taking a selfie moments before some kind of accident occurs.

• 6 traits that make up a likable leader

  Tuesday, November 11, 2014

  As a leader, you set the mood of the company you're in charge of. Whether a workplace environment is a positive or negative one depends on how you handle employees, clients and issues that arise. So when there's a problem, do you keep your calm and try to handle it? Or do you let your temper flare and track down whoever is responsible so you can handle them? Which reaction do you think a likable leader will have?

• The death of the iPod: A glimpse into the history of electronics

  Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Since the days of the cassette player and landline phone, it's safe to say that technology has come a long way in a short time. This was illustrated Sept. 9 when Apple decided to introduce the Apple Watch and remove the iPod Classic from the list of products on its website.

• What you need to know about ALS and the fundraising activity making history

  Monday, August 25, 2014

  Before the viral phenomenon of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge surfaced, many people had no idea what ALS was unless they were affected by the disease or knew someone who had it. But thanks to the Internet exploding with this new marketing strategy, the disease has been brought to light with donations pouring in.

• Crowd control: The difference between a peaceful and violent outcome

  Thursday, August 14, 2014

  The controversial death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who was unarmed and shot multiple times during a confrontation with a police officer Aug. 9, has sparked outrage. In light of these recent riots, it may be time to take a step back, and look at how your police department handles crowd control.

• 8 signs you could be depressed and not even know it

  Friday, July 25, 2014

  An estimated 121 million people are affected by some form of depression worldwide, with 80 percent of those affected not receiving any sort of treatment. That's an alarming number considering the damaging effects depression has on individuals.

• Technology and the bystander effect: A crippling combination

  Wednesday, July 02, 2014

  Many people don’t understand where to draw the line when it comes to using technology. They will remain glued to it, even at the expense of another person’s safety. This has become an increasing problem throughout the world — especially in accident and crime scenes where the misuse of technology has made its unwelcome presence.

• Why leaders should hand out compliments, not just criticism

  Thursday, June 19, 2014

  ​Let's face it: No one wants to work under a leader who rebukes more than commends. After a while, it becomes exhausting. The purpose of any criticism in the workplace is to express disapproval. It is to indicate that the work someone has put in isn't as good as it could be. While this negative feedback is meant to bring about improvement in an employee, too much of it often produces damaging effects.

• 7 examples of police officers who have gone above and beyond

  Friday, June 13, 2014

  If you look around the Internet, it's easy to come across numerous stories featuring corrupt law enforcement officials acting out like they're above the law. You can't help but notice that the negative stories outshine the positive ones.

• Truths and treatments for social anxiety disorder

  Friday, June 06, 2014

  As a young adult living with social anxiety disorder (or social phobia), I am all too aware of the effects and symptoms of it. Often misdiagnosed simply as "shyness," social anxiety disorder can run a person's life if undetected and left untreated. That is why it's important to be aware of what exactly it is, what the symptoms are and how to go about treatment if you find yourself frequently experiencing some, if not all of the symptoms of social anxiety disorder.

• 8 ways to fail at being a manager

  Friday, May 30, 2014

  For leaders, it's understandable that as the going gets rough, tensions rise up. It can be a stressful job running a company and being in charge of a good majority, if not all, of its employees. So when a negative situation occurs with an employee, it can be hard to resist blowing up or complaining about the incident.

• Would using a reward system for safe drivers reduce traffic violations?

  Tuesday, May 20, 2014

  Just last year, the U.S. Highway Patrol verified that about 112,000 people receive speeding tickets per day. Imagine how much that number would decrease if a type of reward system for good drivers were put into action.