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
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 Small Daily Affirmations Help Mental Health: An Expert’s Take
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
The Mental Health Legacy of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter
Some of the most prominent pioneers in American mental health advocacy include First Lady Rosalynn Carter and President Jimmy Carter. Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter's mental health legacy involved decades as ahead-of-their-time trailblazers who built institutions and set precedents that are still making a difference today. ... Read More
The Value of Self-Compassion, From a Mental Health Expert
The concept of self-compassion has been around for at least 2,500 years, thanks to its roots in Buddhist philosophy, but has enjoyed an enormous resurgence in recent years. Much of this interest stems from research into the psychological benefits of self-compassion and its value as a healthier way of relating to ... Read More