They are the first to respond to any crisis, disaster, or emergency. When COVID-19 struck, they still were first on the scene and have continued to show up—because that’s their job. These “first responders” are America’s heroes. Watch any Marvel movie, though, and you’ll soon discover that being a hero has its ... 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.
In Honor of Men and Women in Blue Who Gave Their Lives – Consider the Mental Health Sacrifices That Our Police Are Making
This Peace Officers Memorial Day we are taking a moment to honor and remember our law enforcement professionals—both those who have given their lives and those who continue to serve in the line of fire. Every day of the year, these brave men and women risk their lives to maintain the public peace and protect their ... Read More
Teaching Mental Health in Schools Is Now Mandatory in These States.
In most states, health education is a school requirement for middle and high-school students. Now, some states are requiring schools to teach about mental health as well. The state of Virginia is now requiring mental health be taught in ninth and tenth grades, and the state of New York is including mental health as ... Read More
Voluntary vs. Involuntary Commitment in Rehab (and Other Questions About Inpatient Mental Health Treatment)
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
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
