Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental illness impacting millions of adults in the U.S. Symptoms of MDD, such as feeling worthless, hopeless, and suicidal, are often severe enough to prevent a person from working, going to school, or taking care of family responsibilities. The National Institutes of ... 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.
What a Typical Admissions Call Is Like
This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! Treatment for a mental health issue like anxiety, depression, or addiction typically begins with a phone call. Whether it is made by the individual seeking treatment or a concerned ... Read More
Severity of Alcohol Withdrawal Depends on This Scale
More than 18% of American adults are living with alcohol use disorder, which may be moderate, severe or in remission. If you drink heavily, your body can become dependent on regular doses of alcohol in order to function. While stopping problem drinking is generally a good idea, suddenly stopping can cause serious ... Read More
FHE Health Donates $10,000 for Second Therapy Dog for Local First Responders
This month FHE Health drew local news coverage when it donated $10,000 to support the training of a second therapy dog for Broward County first responders. The presentation of the $10,000 check occurred in a ceremony at Broward IAFF Union Hall on December 10. Firefighter Dean Moreno and his yellow lab Oscar, ... Read More
What Explains Addiction? Theories of Addiction and Drug Abuse
Addiction is a multifaceted issue that about one in 10 U.S. adults experience. It can stem from a range of factors, from environment and personality to genetics and neurological causes. Addressing the root causes of an individual's substance use is an essential part of addiction treatment. By understanding the ... Read More
Benzos: Basic Facts and Famous Cases of Abuse
What Are Benzos? Benzodiazepines, also known as "benzos," are a class of synthetic prescription drugs that are commonly used to treat both acute and chronic anxiety. First developed in the 1950s, these drugs work by binding to gamma-aminobutyric acid-A, or GABA-A, neurotransmitters within the brain, which helps to ... Read More
What to Do Upon Finding Hidden Alcohol
Finding out your loved one has been hiding their use of alcohol is a serious matter. This can be shocking for you because there's a chance you didn't have any idea there was a problem. It's easy to react out of shock and anger when you find they're hiding alcohol around the house. There are several ways you might ... Read More
SSRIs and SDDs: The Link Between Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction
Today's antidepressants, especially SSRIs ("selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors"), are reliably effective for what they're intended to do: treat depression. However, in spite of the strides they embody for the treatment of depression and anxiety, they are not without side effects. Side effects are a common ... Read More
