Updated May 13, 2025 Alcoholics Anonymous has a common saying: "It works if you work it." In the rooms of AA and other 12-step groups, these words are a reminder that a recovery program is only as effective as the extent of personal buy-in. This lesson is just as true outside meeting halls and inpatient facilities, ... 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.
The Mental Health Dangers of a Concussion, and How to Address Them
Imagine a healthy young athlete in the prime of his life. He’s a football star, well known in the community for his enthusiasm and ability to dominate on the field. He’s had a concussion before, but what football player hasn’t? In the weeks after the season wraps up, family and friends note he’s a bit depressed and ... Read More
Cities of Newport, Bangor, and Stetson Hit Hard in Maine’s Drug Epidemic
At the end of last year, Maine’s departing governor Paul LePage made headlines by blaming the state’s drug trafficking problem on minorities. As the Portland Press Herald reported, LePage stated that “these are guys with the name D-Money, Smoothie, Shifty–these types of guys–they come from Connecticut and New York, ... Read More
How FHE Health Is Tackling Local Opiate Epidemic
This month FHE Health participated in a community conversation with state and local elected officials about how the national opiate epidemic has affected Broward County and how best to address the crisis. In recent years, the organization “Broward Days” has hosted an annual gathering for elected officials, ... Read More
The Exciting Promise of Neuro Therapy for Mental Health: Expert Opinion
A cutting-edge treatment known as “neurorehabilitation” is helping people achieve long-term recovery from addiction and other co-occurring disorders. Learn what it is and meet one of its practitioners. In the mental health field, the notion that you can improve your brain health in a non-invasive way and without ... Read More
Am I Depressed? How to Distinguish Between a Case of the Blues and Signs of Clinical Depression
"Am I depressed?" It's a question many people ask from time to time. While periods of stress or sadness are normal, persistent low mood could be a sign of a mental health issue. Knowing whether your symptoms indicate true depression or just a few days of unhappiness isn't always easy. Depression is common. The ... Read More
Is Perfectionism Triggering Your Anxiety or Depression?
Many people set high goals for themselves and those around them. They expect not to just accomplish a task, but to do it perfectly. Some may say this is a personality trait; that they're a perfectionist. However, being a perfectionist can go too far. When it does, it can create an increased risk for depression and ... Read More
The Quest for Perfect Abs: How to Know if It’s Exercise Addiction
Many men and women want to look fit, but an unhealthy obsession with fitness can be an exercise addiction. Those who exhibit this condition spend a significant amount of time focused on body image, exercise methods, and overall physical fitness. This is a type of mental health disorder much like an eating disorder or ... Read More
