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
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.
10 Reasons Why a Medical Detox Is the Safest
While researching detox methods, you may have read articles listing the benefits of doing it at home. Quitting addictive substances is a challenging process that many would prefer to attempt in a private and familiar environment. Though it may be tempting to start your recovery at home, the side effects of withdrawal ... Read More
How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System?
When people ask about methamphetamine detection time, it's usually in the context of an upcoming drug test. Many businesses and government agencies require pre-employment drug screenings for persons working as drivers, operating machinery, handling firearms or caring for children or patients in a health care setting. ... Read More
The New Mental Health Vocab of Neuroatypical, Neurodivergent, and Neurodiverse
It's not uncommon for people who have conditions like autism or ADHD to try to mask their diagnoses or even the way they normally behave or process information. In a world that seems to have clear definitions and rules for what "normal" means, there's long been a stigma associated with many mental health conditions. ... Read More
How Toxic Positivity Can Be Damaging to Relationships
A positive attitude is associated with a lot of benefits, including better heart health, increased productivity, greater success with overcoming addiction and improved relationships. For many people, cutting down on negative self-talk and making an effort to cultivate an optimistic outlook is key to success and ... Read More
Work-from-Home Stress – Eye Openers from Our New Quiz
Americans are working from home in record numbers. Before the pandemic, one in 67 jobs was reportedly remote; today one in seven is—and, when nearly 50 percent of U.S. workers say they would take a pay cut in order to work from home, according to a November 2021 article in U.S.A. Today, that proportion of the workforce ... Read More
How to Prioritize Your Mental Health Over Work
If a global pandemic has taught American workers anything, it is that they matter and that their health and safety are a priority. The “Great Resignation,” a trend in which more Americans have reportedly quit their jobs than at any time since the U.S. Labor Department first began keeping track of employment stats, has ... Read More
How Macklemore Revealed He Relapsed
Addiction, or substance use disorder, is a pervasive mental health problem affecting people from every corner of the world. Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet less than 10% of those seek treatment. Alcohol is the most common drug of abuse in the United States, yet, due to its normalized ... Read More
