Of the roughly 7-10 million Americans who needed treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions in 2008, according to an estimate by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, women represented nearly half of that number, a study in the Journal of Addictions Nursing reported. Today those figures have ... Read More
The Experience Blog
FHE Health is comprised of a team of professionals dedicated to improving our patients well-being. In this section our experience is used to weigh in on current events including legislation and trends as well as expert opinion articles directly contributed by our staff. The proof of our program is our Alumni, so we often feature articles from those who have completed our program. They offer real-life stories of struggle, hope and a new life. In our blog you’ll also find out about upcoming events and community impact efforts FHE Health is taking part in.
Top Women’s Health Concerns When Coming to Treatment: An Interview with Director of Nursing Victoria Hernandez
5 Benefits of Self-Care for Mothers in Recovery
As a mother in recovery, I have had quite the experience of raising two beautiful children while also working a full-time job and maintaining my sobriety. Recovery is full of ups and downs for all of us, and especially adventurous for the mothers in recovery. By nature, mothers are often nurturing, compassionate ... Read More
How to Break a Bad Habit That’s Preventing a Better Life in 2020
Maybe you're thinking right now about making new commitments and resolutions for the New Year. If so, you're likely to spend some time putting together a list of new habits you want to adopt and old habits you want to break, such as addictive behaviors. This is the Time of Year For Self-Reflection and Setting ... Read More
How to Address and Overcome Past Holiday Guilt
The holidays typically evoke images of family bliss: —Uncle John carving up a big turkey for a traditional family dinner, Grandma bestowing her precious gifts, and Aunt Mary gracing the family with the hilarious stories of her childhood. The reality is that this dreamy scene usually is nothing more than that—a ... Read More
Continuity of Care and the Transition Into Aftercare – An Interview with Craig Ewing
Craig Ewing has been helping patients’ families transition from treatment into early recovery and a program of aftercare for a while now. When he’s asked about that experience, he’s quick to say he’s not a clinician and that the services he provides are not clinical in nature— but it soon becomes apparent from a brief ... Read More
Addiction Treatment and Mental Healthcare for Spanish-Speaking Patients and Families
Because of its location in South Florida, FHE Health is accustomed to working with Spanish-speaking patients and/or families. While the treatment needs of this demographic are quite similar to those of the broader population—anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse and suicide occur at similar rates within the Latino ... Read More
FHE Health Scholarship | Providing a Future in Addiction & Mental Healthcare
From now until January 15, 2020, the national behavioral health provider FHE Health is accepting scholarship applications from college-level and graduate students—as well as rising college freshmen—who are pursuing a career to help those with mental health and addiction needs. The “Hope for Healing” Scholarship will ... Read More
How Marijuana Can Be Harder to Kick Than Other Drugs – A Q&A With a Recovering User
Roughly 30 percent of people who use marijuana have some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to a report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Yet most Americans probably don’t know that, thanks to this country’s new and growing love affair with pot. As the number of states legalizing medical and ... Read More
