After eight impressive finalists were announced last week, our selection committee had the difficult task of choosing one undergraduate and one graduate winner of the “2025 Hope for Healing Scholarship.” They are Catalina Artuz (our undergraduate winner) and Kim Koger (our graduate winner). In the coming weeks, you’ll ... 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.
Depression and Addiction
Depression and addiction often occur together, and people can be left wondering, does one cause the other? Which one happens first? The truth is, they're closely related and it's possible for substance abuse to exacerbate depression, while people with depression often turn to substances to self-medicate. It's a complex ... Read More
State-Funded Rehabs vs. Private Rehabs?
Accessible addiction and mental health services are essential for overall health and well-being. Those seeking intensive treatment have two broad categories to consider, including state-funded and private facilities. In this article, we look at how these options compare, weigh their pros and cons, and outline factors ... Read More
Clearing Out Emotional Baggage
Our experiences shape how we respond to the world around us, and everyone -- to an extent -- carries memories and feelings from the past. But when the past feels like a burden holding you back, you may be dealing with "emotional baggage." When all you want is to move forward, understanding the impact of unresolved ... Read More
How Decluttering Can Improve Mental Health
Spring cleaning isn't just about clearing the dust and cobwebs away or going through that overstuffed junk drawer. Having a clear, clutter-free space can help you think more clearly, feel more at ease, and have more time in your life for hobbies and relationships you enjoy. Keep reading to learn how your environment ... Read More
Inhaling Drugs and Lung Health: An Expert’s Insights
Inhaling or smoking drugs is a popular form of substance use. People commonly smoke not just tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis, but cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and nitrous oxide. Even opiates like heroin and fentanyl are used in this way; in fact, some research has pointed to an increasing trend. But ... Read More
The Role of Shame in Recovery
Shame can play a powerful role in shaping human behaviors and relationships, and thanks to researchers like Brené Brown, we now know more about the psychology of shame and how it works than ever before. But what is shame’s role in recovery from addiction and substance use disorders, and how might awareness of its ... Read More
What Are Somatoform Disorders?
Mysterious ailments happen to most people from time to time. You might experience a backache of unknown origin that eventually resolves itself, for example, or have intermittent allergy symptoms you can't tie back to a specific allergen. Stomach issues can be notoriously difficult to pin down, and many people have ... Read More
