A person addicted to drugs or alcohol is often the first to recognize they need treatment. This clarity can be a turning point, but it’s often fleeting. The nature of addiction is such that within hours of admitting to yourself that you need to go to rehab, you’re back at the bar drinking again or using ... 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.
How to Talk to an Addict on the Fence About Treatment
How to Excel at the Work from Home Rhythm in Recovery
When the idea of working from first came about, I’d be lying if I said my inner alcoholic, single mom self wasn’t super excited. Thoughts of sleeping in late, never leaving my pajamas, and snacking all day flooded my thoughts. The truth is, I never actually thought about the reality of being isolated at home all day. ... Read More
6 Things to Remember When Anxious or Depressed – A Handy Mental Health Tool for College Students
College students were already the most susceptible to mental health disorders. Their risks are higher this World Mental Health Day. Learn why from an expert at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and—in the theme of World Mental Health Day—invest in their mental health, with this handy self-help tool, “6 ... Read More
When Depression Affects Work Performance – How to Get Help from HR
Working Americans are at a much higher risk of depression, according to newly released data reported by Forbes: Their risks of depression have risen more than 100 percent since February 2020. Meanwhile, three in four workers have experienced burnout, a joint survey by Flex Jobs and Mental Health America found. In ... Read More
How to Manage Job-Related Challenges of Agoraphobia
Despite significant changes in both technology and job roles over the past several decades, there are many parts of the business world that are resistant to change. Most white-collar jobs operate on a 9 a.m to 5 p.m. schedule, with the expectation that workers will be in their chairs, at their desks, for an entire day, ... Read More
How Job Stress Can Lead to Addiction and Mental Health Issues
The American attitude toward work is unique on a global scale. Rather than working to live, many Americans, out of want or need, find themselves living to work. The average worker in the US works 47 hours a week, one of the highest averages in the Western world. In fact, the EU imposes a limit of no more than 48 hours ... Read More
Bollywood Celebrity Suicide Spurs Mental Health Reckoning
Bollywood is a glamorous world of beautiful actors, fast lifestyles and the latest fashions. However, recent tragic incidents, such as Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide, have spotlighted Bollywood mental health. Unlike Hollywood, where celebrities have embraced discussing mental health issues and seeking professional ... Read More
Key Components of an Effective Workplace Drug Prevention Program
Do you have a workplace drug prevention program established at your business? Find out how to create one of these programs to improve employee safety and productivity while reducing costs of running your business Sam hired a temporary crew member for his busy home construction company. Sam told his main supervisor, ... Read More
