Drug interactions are an important public health topic. That is because the effects of combining certain drugs and substances can be harmful, even leading to addiction and because many people are unaware of the risks and dangers of such combinations. Two drugs that, when used in combination, can cause potentially risky ... 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.
Support Mental Health: Address Shame and Stigma
Updated August 7, 2023 The stigma of mental health continues to be prevalent despite society's vocal support for advocacy. Half of those with mental illness didn't receive treatment in 2020 due to fears of being seen differently or losing their job. That's because discrimination is still a real concern. Many people ... Read More
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)? Symptoms & Diagnosis
Many of us have someone in our lives who has trouble forming relationships with others. It might be a coworker, a distant cousin or a neighbor. These individuals don't seem to have anyone close to them. And even when you've tried to establish a bond with them, you've felt pushed away. You may have wondered why some ... Read More
Mental Health and Insurance: The Case for More Parity
In the United States, citizens depend on their insurance coverage for all aspects of medical care, whether physical or mental. The Affordable Care Act promised mental health coverage that was on par with an individual's physical health coverage. Unfortunately, for many people, that parity is still lacking. You may ... Read More
No More Shame: Teddy G.
Teddy G. remembers the day it happened. “It was September 4, 2014,” he recalled. “I responded to an unresponsive infant, and we tried to work on him all the way to the hospital, but he didn’t survive. My son was the same age, had the same red hair, same diapers. That set my world on fire.” Living with Untreated PTSD ... Read More
How Long Does It Take to Recover from SSRIs?
Roughly one in ten Americans take an antidepressant, according to Harvard Health. In fact, antidepressants are the third-most common medications prescribed to people in the U.S. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a popularly prescribed type of antidepressant drug. Although these drugs may not cure ... Read More
5 Worst Gifts to Give Someone in Recovery (and What to Give Instead)
If you struggle with finding the perfect gift for someone, you're not alone! For someone in recovery, though, this would be a pretty unthoughtful gift! We've put together a list of some of the most problematic gifts you could give someone in recovery, why you should think twice about them, and some better ... Read More
What the New Science of PGx Means for Mental Health Treatment
When used by healthcare providers to prescribe certain medications, the new science of non-invasive pharmacogenetic testing, or “PGx,” can show genetic markers that reveal how these medications may interact with patients. PGx uses a simple cheek swab to analyze gene variants for genes that may predict responses to ... Read More
