As with any medical condition, there are numerous articles out there that suggest an alternative rehab over the mainstream options for treating substance abuse. While it may be tempting to believe the claims that one or more detox alternatives is quick, easy, and/or cheap, readers beware. "At home detox" or any other ... 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.
5 Anxiety Management Techniques for Today’s Virtual Interview
Among the many stress-producing situations in everyday life, interviewing has always ranked near the top as more stressful. But in today's world, where finding a job may be more urgently important than ever, online interviewing is the new normal. Having some effective coping strategies in place to ease one's nerves in ... Read More
Key Job Protections for Mental Health Disabilities – What to Know
Even with health insurance, far too many working Americans choose to suffer silently with a mental health condition or disability. Often they go without treatment out of fear they could lose their job. But would the same be true if they knew there were legal protections in place that gave them the job-protected right ... Read More
What Are the Five Worst Jobs for Mental Health?
Any occupation can be stressful, but some jobs are more likely to take a greater toll on mental health. For a top-five list of most stressful jobs, as well as a discussion of why they're associated with anxiety, depression, and other disorders, read on... The Connection Between Jobs and Mental Health Everyone who has ... Read More
Dealing With Addicted Parents: A Guide for Children
When Mom or Dad is addicted to drugs or alcohol, the situation can be especially hard for their children. It's not uncommon for children of addicted parents to feel alone, unsure what to do, and scared that others may find out about their parent's substance use. Whether you're a kid or an adult, learning how to live ... Read More
“Attack Therapy”: Does Scared Straight Work?
Maybe you've seen the A&E show Beyond Scared Straight, which dramatizes the practice of taking youth with behavioral issues and giving them a taste of how the path they're on can lead to prison life. The problem with sensational views of this type of treatment is that this and similar depictions never show you ... Read More
Mental Health Stigma in the Armed Forces
In 1944, General George S. Patton delivered a now-famous speech to the United States Third Army, a formation of largely inexperienced soldiers who were preparing for combat duty. In the speech, Patton said, "Each man must think not only of himself, but think of his buddy fighting alongside him. We don't want yellow ... Read More
Medical Marijuana for Pain – Fact vs Fiction
Chronic pain is a prevalent condition in the United States. A 2016 study estimated that nearly 66 million adults in the United States suffer from this condition. That's 20.4% of the population. So it's no wonder that opioid addiction has become a national emergency. At the same time, the use of medical marijuana for ... Read More
