It's no secret that the dawn of the rock and roll scene was soon accompanied by a period of rampant drug use. Although drugs like cocaine were actually featured in many everyday products like Coca-Cola in the 19th century, the widespread abuse of drugs didn't occur until after World War II, especially during the years ... 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.
More Uncertainty About the Future = More Stress?
For many people, the last few years have felt like a whirlwind of unpredictable and uncontrollable circumstances. An ever-changing pandemic, along with social, political, and economic unrest, has weighed on minds, contributing to a sense of uncertainty and stress concerning the future. Plus, we all have personal issues ... Read More
3 Tips for Managing Germophobia
Recognized as a pathological disorder less than a century ago, germaphobia (also known as mysophobia) differs from simply being precautious because it often overlaps with symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With the COVID-19 pandemic still infecting millions of people every day, it's justified to wear a ... Read More
Is There a Link Between Mental Health and Violence?
Incidents of public violence can leave anyone feeling vulnerable, and it's natural to try to make sense of seemingly senseless acts. Oftentimes, news stories suggest that those who commit crimes have mental illnesses. As the narrative goes, those mental illnesses are the underlying factor in acts of violence. To ... Read More
Why Ketamine’s Called a “Speedster Antidepressant”
It seems like every day, a new news report pops up describing how medical professionals are using radical new methods to treat issues like anxiety and depression. One recent breakthrough is ketamine as a treatment for various mental health issues. That's right: The drug that most people associate with raves and major ... Read More
Turning From Addiction After a Near-Fatal Encounter
Sometimes it takes a life-threatening event to convince a person that it's time to make a serious life change. When an individual's own actions threaten their very existence, it can jar their sense of complacency and motivate them to do something about it. That's frequently what drives many people to finally seek help ... Read More
Sell-Out Crowd Attends Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Women’s Luncheon
Business Leaders Hear from Experts on Mental Health, First Responders with Help from FHE Health Last Tuesday, the subject of mental health and first responders drew more than 50 women to a sold-out luncheon hosted by the Women’s Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. The July 26 event, “From the ... Read More
Is Rehab Tax-Deductible? + Other Common Financing Questions
The following fact may come as a surprise: “75 percent of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment.” That’s according to NPR, in a January 2022 report on research from the CDC and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.) In other words, like other mental and ... Read More
