Teachers spend the better part of their adult lives working with children. While teaching is a very rewarding profession, it's one that comes with significant challenges. To cope with those challenges, some teachers may turn to illegal substances and alcohol. Any educator who has mental health challenges, including ... 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 It’s Like Living With a Personality Disorder
Personality disorders are less discussed than mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, but they still play a prominent role in society. Around 10-13% of people worldwide live with a personality disorder, most of which begins in the teen years. Borderline personality disorder isn't as common as other forms of ... Read More
Can You Live a Normal Life with Bipolar Disorder?
When a person is diagnosed with a potentially severe and/or terminal illness, both they and their family may wonder if they can still live a normal life. The same is true with bipolar disorder, which millions of people live with. (At least seven million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with the condition, ... Read More
Inpatient Mental Health Treatment: Demystifying What It’s Really Like
For many people, particularly those inexperienced with mental illness, the perception of inpatient mental health care in the United States is largely based on popular culture. The stereotypes certainly don't bring reassurances. From barbaric treatments employed in the early days of mental health issues to the depiction ... Read More
Growing Up with a Parent with Schizophrenia
Children who grow up with a parent with schizophrenia have a lack of understanding about the condition. They may ask questions like, "What is schizophrenia like? Why is my mom or my dad acting this way? Is it my fault?" This experience can have long-term impacts on healthy childhood development. In this piece, we'll ... Read More
How the Liver Detoxes From Alcohol
The liver is an extraordinary organ that is responsible for several important roles within the body. The liver stores vitamins, iron, and glucose breaks down old blood cells and converts stored sugars into usable sugar when the body's sugar levels drop. The liver also cleanses blood and produces bile that's critical in ... Read More
FHE Health Named “Top Workplace” by Sun Sentinel for Sixth Year
FHE Health has once again earned the annual reputation as being a “Top Workplace,” in honor of its commendably high levels of employee satisfaction. This year’s prestigious award is the sixth that FHE Health has received since 2015. The “Top Workplaces” award is affiliated with Energage’s national “Top Workplaces” ... Read More
The Lawyer’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health
Law is a profession requiring years of diligent study, the need to establish oneself after receiving university degrees and passing appropriate exams for accreditation. It is also one of the most intensely competitive occupations, one that inspires little admiration from the public. Lawyers, it seems, rank incredibly ... Read More
