Ketamine has earned a reputation for being a “miracle drug” for those with hard-to-treat, suicidal depression. That has spurred a growing number of providers nationwide, including FHE Health, to prescribe the drug. Ketamine’s meteoric success as an antidepressant has raised questions about the drug’s safety, ... 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.
Ketamine Safety: Facts from a Medical Expert
Meet the Finalists for the 2024 Hope for Healing Scholarship!
They come from the biggest, most diverse pool of applicants so far. The eight finalists for the 2024 FHE Health Hope for Healing Scholarship are an impressive bunch. You’ll get an introduction to each of them below, but first—some fun facts about this year’s applicants: There were over 650 applicants (226 graduate ... Read More
How Small Daily Affirmations Help Mental Health: An Expert’s Take
Sometimes a relatively small tweak to your routine, when practiced daily over time, can make a positive, life-changing difference. Just ask Director of Alumni Services Joi Honer. She recently started a new program for alumni built on the same premise. In this case, the “small tweak” is a daily affirmation sent as a ... Read More
Overcoming Codependency in Relationships and Finding Independence
Codependency. This subject, in particular, invokes painful memories from not only my childhood but even well into my recovery. Long before I ever picked up a drink or a drug, codependency in relationships was a significant part of my story. In fact, codependent, toxic relationships were my solution - until they weren't ... Read More
Tommy Lee: Really “Two Gallons of Vodka a Day”?
Anyone could have guessed that Tommy Lee's alcohol consumption was excessive. Learn how bad his alcohol addiction had gotten and his thoughts on being sober. In October 2023, former Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee did a podcast interview, sharing that he'd just achieved 1 year of sobriety. This is a huge ... Read More
5 Black Leaders in Mental Health
Black History Month provides an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to society, including to mental health research and access to care. Representation in mental health is crucial for providing tailored treatment that recognizes the diversity in clients' experiences, ... Read More
The Power of Gratitude to Lift Your Mood: Thoughts from Long-Term Recovery
By now, the mental health benefits of gratitude have been extensively researched and are widely known. Less common, though, are those personal stories of gratitude—about how thankfulness has made a difference in the lives of real people. These stories help to answer questions like: What about gratitude can support ... Read More
How to Stop Falling for the Wrong Type of Person
Some of us may be more prone to it than others, but falling for the wrong type of person can be easy to do—and in the worst-case scenarios, downright traumatic. As it is, relationships are hard, and arguably more so in today’s world of online dating. People often misrepresent themselves on dating profiles, and ... Read More
