Updated April 7, 2020 Co-founder and lead vocalist of the rock band Metallica, James Hetfield has long had a reputation for hard living-- and hard drinking. In the band's early days, its members all drank heavily, prompting many to refer to the band as "Alcoholica." As Metallica's members aged, they all began to ... 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.
Continuity of Care and the Transition Into Aftercare – An Interview with Craig Ewing
Craig Ewing has been helping patients’ families transition from treatment into early recovery and a program of aftercare for a while now. When he’s asked about that experience, he’s quick to say he’s not a clinician and that the services he provides are not clinical in nature— but it soon becomes apparent from a brief ... Read More
Addiction Treatment and Mental Healthcare for Spanish-Speaking Patients and Families
Because of its location in South Florida, FHE Health is accustomed to working with Spanish-speaking patients and/or families. While the treatment needs of this demographic are quite similar to those of the broader population—anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse and suicide occur at similar rates within the Latino ... Read More
Frozen Actor Kristen Bell Opens Up About Depression and Mental Health
"There was no logical reason for me to feel this way. I was at New York University, I was paying my bills on time, I had friends and ambition— but for some reason, there was something intangible dragging me down." --Kristen Bell on her first experience with depression If you're a fan of Disney's Frozen, you may be ... Read More
FHE Health Scholarship | Providing a Future in Addiction & Mental Healthcare
From now until January 15, 2020, the national behavioral health provider FHE Health is accepting scholarship applications from college-level and graduate students—as well as rising college freshmen—who are pursuing a career to help those with mental health and addiction needs. The “Hope for Healing” Scholarship will ... Read More
How Marijuana Can Be Harder to Kick Than Other Drugs – A Q&A With a Recovering User
Roughly 30 percent of people who use marijuana have some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to a report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Yet most Americans probably don’t know that, thanks to this country’s new and growing love affair with pot. As the number of states legalizing medical and ... Read More
5 Mental Health Conditions That Service Animals Treat
When an individual is recovering from addiction or a mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression, it's normal for them to experience episodes of loneliness, fear, confusion, low self-esteem, lack of motivation and worry over the future. Robust treatment that includes rehab, psychotherapy, and support group ... Read More
How to Navigate Family Relationships and Triggers Over the Holidays
The holidays are synonymous with many things. For many of us, celebrating around the Thanksgiving table or opening presents on Christmas morning would not be complete without the presence of family and loved ones. Yet it’s also the case that for many of us, celebrating the holidays with family can be stressful— to the ... Read More
