Kim Koger doesn’t remember much from her early years in a foster home in South Korea — and the circumstances that brought her there are still hazy. Her birth parents had reportedly abandoned her at a police telephone booth. There was no birth certificate. Those first childhood memories are hard to access and faint ... 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.
Robert Downey Jr.: Lessons in Mental Health
Many people know Robert Downey, Jr., for his role as Tony Stark in Iron Man, the title character in Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes movies, and Kirk Lazarus in Tropic Thunder. However, beyond his on-screen talent, his personal journey is one of remarkable struggle, resilience and transformation. His experience with ... Read More
What Sets Shatterproof FHE Health Apart
Shatterproof FHE Health is a specialized addiction and mental health treatment program for first responders. Its treatments, therapies, and supports are designed to address the unique needs of the men and women, who routinely face crises, danger, and trauma in their job as public servants. What, specifically, sets ... Read More
Drinking and Your Menstrual Cycle
Your menstrual cycle and factors like cycle length, regularity, and flow can be important indicators of overall health. Meanwhile, diet, exercise, and lifestyle can have a significant impact on cycle health — and this includes alcohol and how much you drink. If you've ever wondered if drinking on your period could make ... Read More
After Residential Treatment: The Transition to Outpatient Care and Beyond
Completing a residential treatment program is a significant milestone in an individual's journey to recovery. However, it's only the beginning of a lifelong commitment to sobriety. The shift from inpatient to outpatient treatment is an important step that lets the individual apply the principles and strategies they've ... Read More
2025 Hope for Healing Undergraduate Winner: Recovery and Resilience After a Brain Tumor
She first knew something was wrong in February 2021. “One day, out of nowhere, my right hand suddenly felt paralyzed,” recalled 18-year-old Catalina Artuz, in an interview with FHE Health. She couldn’t “scroll through her phone, open a door, or even hold a fork properly at lunch.” “It was as if there was a ... Read More
What to Pack for Rehab
As you prepare for rehab, knowing what to bring can make your stay more comfortable. Generally, residential treatment programs expect you to bring basic personal items. They may also put restrictions on items that aren't conducive to recovery. Below, we highlight the items you should take to rehab and list a few ... Read More
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects mood, impulse control, and ability to interact with others. There are two types and a related disorder, cyclothymia, but they all involve the person experiencing cycles of hypomania (or mania in bipolar 1 disorder) and depression over time. In some cases, the ... Read More
