While the long-term effects of the global pandemic won't be fully realized for decades, the links between mental illness and COVID-19 have been clear from the start. The stress of facing a deadly virus during a period of lengthy isolation, increased unemployment, and a decrease in access to consistent support has ... 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.
FHE Health Hosts First Annual “Hope Becomes Healing” Conference for Faith Leaders
Close to 100 church and interfaith leaders and chaplains from Arkansas, North Carolina, Texas and other parts of the country met in Deerfield Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, April 14, to learn more about the mental health and addiction issues facing their congregations and communities. The “Hope Becomes Healing” ... Read More
If Addiction Is a Family Disease, Am I Destined for It?
Experts often refer to addiction as a “family disease,” but what might that mean for someone with a family history of addiction? Are they doomed to inherit the disease just because it runs in the family? And what does the term “family disease” mean, anyway? These are high-stakes questions for the millions of ... Read More
The Flight Attendant’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health
Working as a flight attendant with its demanding schedules, jet lag, and solitary hotel living can take its toll. Like other high-stress jobs, flight attendants can become vulnerable to the use of drugs or alcohol to cope with their work. Abusing drugs and alcohol to cope with mental health symptoms can pave the way to ... Read More
5 Natural Supplements for Mental Health
The use of natural supplements for mental health has become a trend among many who suffer from depression and anxiety. The best supplements for mental health are supposed to make you calmer, happier, healthier and more successful. It is claimed that vitamins and herbal supplements can improve mood and reduce depressive ... Read More
Online Alcohol Sales and Isolation at Record Highs – What It Means
Many things have changed in the U.S. since March 2020, when the first documented cases of coronavirus emerged. Two trends in particular may be directly related to rising rates of addiction and mental illness in this country: a dramatic increase in online sales of alcohol and what experts have referred to as the “second ... Read More
Emotional Incest: What It Is and What It Could Mean
It's natural for people to lean on their family members for support. However, when a family is under a lot of stress, this tendency to lean can turn unhealthy. Stressed family units can quickly progress into situations where a child is relied on too much for emotional support. This is known as "emotional incest" and ... Read More
Emotions Anonymous 12-Step Program for Anxiety and Depression
The road to recovery from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues can be daunting. There are still many people who may not even realize what they're suffering from; worst of all, many of those who do are afraid to talk about it openly. Communities all across the world suffer from a shortage of available ... Read More
