We may not think about it on a daily basis, but most of us live in homes that contain deadly substances. Paint, paint thinners, aerosol sprays, and even nail polish remover can cause serious mental and physical damage--even death--when inhaled. The chemicals found in common household products are dangerous, which is ... 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.
How Music Is Therapy for PTSD and Other Mental Illnesses
People who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can often benefit from listening to or creating music as part of their treatment. Patients have responded well to music therapy for PTSD in a clinical setting, and it's a positive self-care technique as well. Studies have also supported using music therapy as ... Read More
A Guide to Nurse Burnout and How to Get Help for It
Burnout in nursing is a growing problem in the medical profession in America and worldwide. Among healthcare professionals, nurses have a unique set of stressors. Often, however, they may be more reticent to ask for help. Since a steady workforce of nurses providing for the healthcare needs of patients is so critical ... Read More
5 Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude in Recovery
"Practice gratitude" is one of those platitudes that seems like it belongs in script on a wall next to Live, Laugh, Love. And while it may sound a bit "hippie" and spiritual, learning how to practice gratitude is strongly encouraged by most therapists and counselors. In fact, one study revealed that nurses who ... Read More
How to Conquer a Fear of Mental Health Stigma When Sharing Your Story
This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! Today there is greater public awareness and less stigma about mental illness. 73 percent of Americans said they personally know someone who has been diagnosed with a mental health ... Read More
5 Signs That Someone Is a Weekend Alcoholic
Everyone knows at least one person in their life who's responsible all week and then lets loose on weekends. Often, letting loose means drinking excessively until they black out every Friday and Saturday night. You might have thought to yourself occasionally that this is worrying behavior but then dismissed those ... Read More
How to Heal from a ‘Mother Wound’ and Family Trauma
"A mother is always the beginning. She is how things begin." — Amy Tan, The Bonesetter's Daughter The term "mother wound" might not be immediately familiar in daily life, but there's a good chance you've encountered the phenomenon both depicted in fiction and reflected in reality. One of the most famous novelists ... Read More
Stigmas Around Chronic Pain That Hurt Mental Health
Updated August 7, 2023 An estimated 50 million Americans, or one in five adults, live with chronic pain, according to 2021 data published in the journal Pain. It is a serious medical condition that like other medical issues requires treatment. Sometimes, though, stigmas around chronic pain can make life worse for ... Read More
