Mental Health and Addiction: Seeking Treatment in South Florida With a warm year-round climate and over 800 miles of sandy beaches, Florida is known as one of the United States' top destinations for vacationers and retirees. What many Americans may not know is that South Florida is also one of the nation's capitals ... 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.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Alcohol Consumption and Mental Health – New Survey Findings
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting fallout have introduced dramatic life changes for many of us. From higher anxiety levels to experiences of grief and loss, few lives have been left untouched by the developments of the last few months. At FHE Health, our thoughts are with those most affected by the crisis. We're ... Read More
5 Ways Unions are Protecting Members’ Health During COVID-19, From an Expert
Sometimes it takes a pandemic to reveal the many benefits of joining a union. In effect, the Coronavirus has highlighted the critical function that unions fulfill in protecting the health and safety of America’s workforce. Prior to the Coronavirus outbreak, unions had been on the decline in this country. Now, what ... Read More
5 Ways to Embrace a Spiritual Connection with Nature
Modern living is consistently packed with the hustle and bustle of too many tasks, unrelenting technological advancements, too many people to please, too many fears, and seemingly not enough time. Add on the complexity of living in recovery from addiction and it can be overwhelming, frustrating, and absolutely ... Read More
The Role of Spirituality in Recovery – Expert Interview with Dr. Sachi Ananda
Spirituality can play a positive role in recovery. For a deeper exploration of how—including a discussion of what spirituality is and its application for people with addiction, depression, and other mental disorders—we recently asked Dr. Sachi Ananda to share her insights. As the director of FHE Health’s “Shatterproof” ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: Faith, Fellowship, and Finding a Higher Purpose
There is no question that spirituality is a vital component of recovery. However, the topic of religion and a Higher Power is most certainly a taboo for individuals struggling with addiction and recovery. I'll speak for myself and say that when I first got sober, I was thoroughly convinced that I had fallen too far ... Read More
Six Reasons to Consider Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Now
The rapid spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. and around the world has sadly forced many businesses, civic organizations, and community providers to shut their doors and cease operating indefinitely. For many of us, life as we know it has hit a “pause” button that we did not know existed. Here at FHE Health, ... Read More
Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy
Understanding the complicated relationship between addiction and mental illness has been a debatable topic for quite some time. In fact, many people refuse to correlate the two and view addiction and even mental illness as an “excuse” for moral failing and lack of “willpower.” Let me give a little firsthand experience ... Read More
