There's a common belief that married people live longer and are generally happier than their single counterparts. While research suggests married people may have longer life spans, actual results vary, and some of the benefits may also apply to cohabitating couples. The connections between getting married, mental ... 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.
Married? Mental Health and Life Expectancy After “I Do”
“Just Say No” and the D.A.R.E Program
In 1982, First Lady Nancy Reagan uttered the three words “Just say no” to a schoolgirl who had asked what she should say if someone offered her drugs. As we all know, the First Lady’s suggestion became the unified call for the adolescent drug prevention movement we have all come to know and may have experienced. Since ... Read More
Oral and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?
Studies have proven there exists a strong oral health-mental connection, often referred to as the mouth/body connection. This connection suggests that oral health isn't separate from the rest of the body but instead links to multiple mental and physical processes. Signs such as a painful smile and periodontal disease ... Read More
Women, Perfectionism and Social Media – An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson
When FHE Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson talks about women, perfectionism and social media, it quickly becomes apparent that he knows a thing or two about the topic, having dealt with it firsthand. Dr. Nelson has experience in the area of treating body image issues and eating disorders— conditions that ... Read More
2024 Hope for Healing Graduate Recipient: A Refugee of War and Therapist
Each year FHE Health awards two outstanding individuals, one an undergraduate and one a graduate student, with a $5000 scholarship to help further their education in the field of addiction, mental/behavioral health and/or psychiatry. In this second of two blogs spotlighting this year’s winners, you’ll meet Dona Nguyen, ... Read More
The First Responder Families Podcast: An Introduction
First responders and their loved ones face unique occupational stressors and mental health challenges that can be isolating and overwhelming. FHE Health’s First Responder Families Podcast is a free wellness resource designed specifically for this audience. It offers a welcoming space for first responder families to ... Read More
5 Major Life Events That Impact Women’s Mental Health
Updated on April 3, 2025 From premenstrual syndrome to pregnancy, women deal with many issues in life that are unique to their gender. Those life changes and other factors can lead women of all backgrounds and situations to experience mental health or addiction issues, and busy modern schedules don't help. Often, ... Read More
Unique Barriers That Women Face in the Recovery Process
Drug and alcohol addiction affects women differently than men, according to the research. Women are physiologically more susceptible. They are also more vulnerable to the adverse side effects, such as liver damage and overdose. In addition to these challenges, women are more prone to relapsing in recovery, often due to ... Read More
