Self-isolation often co-occurs with depression: It is both a cause and a symptom of this common and very treatable mental health condition. It's also why clinicians often talk about a self-perpetuating “cycle” of isolating and depression. Depression typically causes a person to socially isolate; self-imposed isolation ... 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.
Breaking the Cycle of Self-Isolating and Depression – An Interview with Dr. Michael Jochananov
The 10 Drugs That Were in Elvis Presley’s System When He Overdosed – and Other Revelations
It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die, from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
First Responder Burnout – An Interview with Dr. Sachi Ananda
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
What Are Americans’ Worst Phobias? Get the Latest Findings
In an effort to explore Americans' most common fears and how these relate to phobias, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of a broad sample of the U.S. population and asked respondents to tell us what they were most afraid of. The goal was to better understand the relationship between fears and phobias (two ... Read More
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
Comparing Different Therapy Approaches: What Worked for Me
Addiction is a progressive and complex disease of the mind and body, affecting many areas of an individual’s life. According to the National Institutes of Health, 10% of Americans have had substance use disorder at some point in their lives. However, despite the frequency of addiction, 75% of those people did not ... Read More
An Essential Guide to Private Alcohol Detox
There are lots of myths, misconceptions, and stigmas when it comes to detox and rehab treatments. And while most of these aren't true, there are some innate differences between public detox treatments and executive detox facilities, sometimes referred to as luxury treatment centers. When it comes to alcohol detox, ... Read More
How Nicotine Addiction Often Factors Into Recovery
People enter recovery to free themselves from chemical dependency, but anyone who has been to a rehab community or 12-step meeting will immediately notice a large number of tobacco users. Studies have shown that as many as 50% of recovering alcoholics smoke cigarettes, yet few people seem to talk about it or be ... Read More
