The image of inpatient or residential mental health treatment may paint a picture of a hospital ward or an asylum in which patients are locked up to keep them safe from themselves and others. The truth is, this is far from the experience of patients in residential programs today. Most people seek treatment from ... 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.
Taking Care of Mental Health During Isolation
The drive to seek human connection is a powerful one. It's hardwired into our DNA; from an evolutionary standpoint, people who sought out relationships with others were more likely to make it to adulthood and reproduce. Hunter-gatherer societies in which people cooperated and collaborated with one another thrived. For ... Read More
Signs a Loved One May Be Hiding A Drug Problem
The signs of a drug problem can be subtle and creep up so slowly that it may be difficult to identify whether a loved one is in trouble. Addiction experts say that a drug addiction typically begins with recreational use and then expands from there. Over time, in some people, what may appear to be a harmless behavior ... Read More
5 Ways Unions are Protecting Members’ Health During COVID-19, From an Expert
Sometimes it takes a pandemic to reveal the many benefits of joining a union. In effect, the Coronavirus has highlighted the critical function that unions fulfill in protecting the health and safety of America’s workforce. Prior to the Coronavirus outbreak, unions had been on the decline in this country. Now, what ... Read More
Can I Smoke in Rehab? And Other Concerns
“Can I smoke cigarettes in rehab?” It’s a question many people ask when considering inpatient drug or alcohol treatment for the first time. The answer is a qualified “yes”: Quality behavioral health providers like FHE Health honor patients’ freedom and preferences to smoke in rehab; at the same time, patients can avail ... Read More
Nope, “Anhedonia” Isn’t Science Fiction. Discover What It Is.
Anhedonia may not be a term you've heard before, but there's a high probability that you've experienced it. Periods of acute inability to derive pleasure from taking part in "pleasurable" activities are common. Chronic (prolonged) anhedonia is less common. In this piece, we'll discuss what anhedonia is, its causes, its ... Read More
The Connection Between Spirituality and Mental Health
Can your spiritual beliefs support your mental health? It's a simple enough question, (and one worth exploring regardless of where one falls on the faith-and-spirituality spectrum), but the answers can be complex. Before mental disorders had scientific explanations, it wasn't uncommon for someone with depression to ... Read More
The Role of Spirituality in Recovery – Expert Interview with Dr. Sachi Ananda
Spirituality can play a positive role in recovery. For a deeper exploration of how—including a discussion of what spirituality is and its application for people with addiction, depression, and other mental disorders—we recently asked Dr. Sachi Ananda to share her insights. As the director of “Shatterproof FHE Health” ... Read More
