We are excited to announce this year’s five undergraduate finalists for our annual “Hope for Healing Scholarship.” The annual initiative seeks to award two exceptional students in the field of mental and behavioral health (one undergraduate and one graduate) with a $5000 grant to support their studies. Now in its ... 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.
PTSD at Work: Which Jobs Have More of It
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event that causes injury or leaves them feeling endangered, frightened, or stressed. Traumatic events cause anxiety, disturbing thoughts, trouble sleeping, flashbacks, and difficulty with relationships. Individuals may also develop ... Read More
Signs a Workplace Accident May Be Drug- or Alcohol-Related
Ron W. had worked for Lewisburg Concrete & Pavement Service since 2015. Lee R., the owner of the company, hired Ron when another employee said Ron had been laid off and needed a job. Since Ron already had a CDL license, Lee hired Ron as a truck driver for the company. Recently, Ron started showing up late for ... Read More
Do Drug and Alcohol Interventions Work?
Most people's only understanding of interventions is from the scenes that they've seen on television and in movies. Hollywood loves the intervention trope. There's the famous episode in How I Met Your Mother, where a group of friends becomes obsessed with interventions and eventually needs to stage an intervention for ... Read More
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Is There a Difference?
You may have friends who've told you they're having an anxiety attack during a stressful situation. Another friend may have told you about a scary moment during a panic attack. You could be forgiven for assuming both friends were describing the same thing. But they're not. A panic attack and an anxiety attack can have ... Read More
Ready to Date in Recovery? Look for These Signs.
“When am I ready to date in my recovery?” It’s a very common question and a source of much discussion and even debate in recovery circles, from therapy and 12-step groups to blogs, forums, and chat rooms. There can be different answers, too, depending on who you talk to. We decided to consult one of our in-house ... Read More
Is Ghosting Someone a Sign of a Social Disorder?
If someone you considered close suddenly started to ignore you, you've experienced ghosting firsthand. The experience of having someone cut off all communication with no warning carries a real emotional and psychological impact. As the practice becomes increasingly common in friendships, romantic relationships, and ... Read More
Experiencing Mood Swings? They Could Be This.
For some people, experiencing mood swings is just part of daily life. While you may be managing these rapid mood changes, it's important to identify the root cause so you can improve your overall quality of life. Learn about the signs of mood swings and some common underlying causes you may be unaware of. Once you ... Read More
