Getting together with buddies at the bar is so heavily ingrained in some male friendships that it's almost assumed to be healthy and normal. The practice is so common that—at least in some work environments and communities —it has come to embody "what everybody does" and is dismissed as "happy-go-lucky," "harmless" ... 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 Staff and Alumni Donate 567 Meals to Local Families
Last week the non-profit organization Feeding South Florida received a memorable delivery from FHE Health’s staff and alumni: 681 pounds of food—the equivalent of 567 meals—which will help local families in need this Thanksgiving. This recent collection and donation of food weren’t the first time that FHE Health ... Read More
Toolbox for Mental Health During the Holidays
Struggling with mental health and the holidays go hand in hand for many people. Our mental health toolbox can help you manage your mental health during this challenging holiday season. The holidays are meant to be a time to bring people together, to celebrate and to give thanks. But for someone struggling with ... Read More
How Marijuana Purity and Strength Have Increased Exponentially
Between 1995 and 2015, tests evaluating levels of THC in illegal pot confiscated by the U.S. DEA discovered these levels had risen from four percent (1995) to 12 percent (2015). Another study examining THC amounts in pot over the past 20 years found that THC percentages and potency had increased by nearly 215 percent. ... Read More
How Does Alcohol Impact Libido?
Eddie loves to party. He and his friends go out every weekend and drink away the time from Friday night to Monday morning. Most of his guy friends are single, so they don't mind spending their weekends this way. But Eddie met a girl recently — Leah — who's shown interest in him. They've gone on a few dates, and things ... Read More
How Recovery Is the Best Holiday Gift for Loved Ones
This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! Some time ago, FHE Health’s Director of Admissions Donny Martinelli was speaking with a man who was addicted to heroin. The man had three children, and Christmas was just around the ... Read More
Paranoia, Overexcitement and Other Signs of Cocaine Use
If a person starts exhibiting strange new behaviors, those around them are likely to notice. But this doesn't always mean it's treated with the seriousness it may deserve. Sudden changes in mood, behavior or physical health may hint at an underlying mental or behavioral health condition. Here, we'll discuss what you'll ... Read More
4 Mental Health Benefits of Spectator Sports
Do people seem happier at sporting events? There's a growing body of research that suggests they are. That isn't to say that there aren't any drawbacks. Scientific evidence points to increased blood pressure for some spectators as they root on their favorite sports team. One study revealed that testosterone levels ... Read More
