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 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.
2024 Hope for Healing Graduate Recipient: A Refugee of War and Therapist
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
2024 Hope for Healing Undergraduate Recipient Shares Story of Resilience
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 first of two blogs spotlighting this year’s winners, you’ll meet Joseph ... Read More
Do A.A. Programs Work?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded as the brainchild of a stockbroker and a doctor, both seemingly hopeless alcoholics. The program was the first of its kind and has since grown into a global network of peer support groups for those recovering from alcohol abuse. In the United States, AA is the most popular and ... Read More
How Addiction Takes a Toll on Relationships with Dr. Sachi
The impact of addiction on relationships is unquestionable. Anyone struggling with addiction quickly discovers that it’s impossible to maintain the destructive behaviors of a drug or alcohol problem without affecting their close relationships with family and friends. Likewise, anyone with an addicted ... Read More
Meet the 2024 Winners of the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”!
Last week, we introduced you to eight outstanding finalists for this year’s “Hope for Healing Scholarship,” each with an inspirational story to tell. We can’t thank them enough for their contributions in the field of behavioral health and wish them the very best in their pursuits. They will go far! Once again, the ... Read More
