Whether it's bar hopping with your closest friends, relaxing at home with a glass of wine, or another context in which alcohol is involved, drinking can lead to unintended consequences. Many of us have done things we regret when we've had a bit too much to drink. Consider this all-too-common experience: You wake up ... 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 Real Dangers of Fentanyl Exposure for First Responders
“Broward County is expecting to lose nearly 1,000 people in 2022 to opioid-related overdoses, based on the most current available data. This is a substantial increase from last year. Heroin-related deaths are on the decline, but fentanyl deaths are on the rise. Nationwide we are forecasting about 120,000 overdose ... Read More
Couples Therapy: What Traits Make a Good Marriage Counselor?
If you and your partner seem to be having the same arguments day after day or sense a growing distance, it may be time to seek professional help. A great marriage counselor can be the difference between overcoming struggles and growing closer or splitting up over unresolved issues. One of the big focuses of ... Read More
FHE Health Hosts Therapy Dog Fundraiser Luncheon for Local First Responders
Reserve Seat Now to Prevent Suicide and Provide Hope for Healing In celebration of “Take Your Dog to Work Day” (June 24), we’re remembering the therapy dogs that go to work every day in this country and highlighting the need for more of these dogs in communities across America. Therapy dogs provide critical emotional ... Read More
Mental Health After Retirement – Common Issues for First Responders
Updated 10/30/24 Retirement can be a challenging transition for many people, especially for those who draw a great deal of purpose and identity from their work. First responders often fall into this category. Most of them choose careers as police officers, firefighters or EMS professionals, because they want to help ... Read More
5 Work-Friendly Exercises for Better Mental and Physical Health
Sitting for extended periods of time is linked to an increased risk for many health problems. If the type of work you do for a living involves long periods of sitting, you don't have to accept those increased health risks sitting down. In fact, simply by breaking up your sitting routine with short exercise rounds and ... Read More
The Mental Health Effects of Parental Separation on Children
Divorce is near the top of a list of the most stressful events a person can experience. Even in situations where ending a marriage is the best and safest option for those involved, it is a traumatic experience that can have a profound impact on many areas of the individual's life. This is especially true in children, ... Read More
What Is the Correlation Between Hypersexuality and Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder can cause a person to experience extreme mood swings. When someone is in the middle of an emotional high like mania or hypomania, their behavior can dramatically shift. Most people have changes in energy, becoming much more active or talkative. Feelings of euphoria are also extremely common, leading to ... Read More
