Since we last aired this piece in June 2024, Kim Sorondo's title has changed to Patient and Family Support Clinician. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community face unique mental health challenges related to being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual/Ally. Discrimination and ... 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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No More Shame Story: Alaina H.
Trigger Warning: The following article mentions sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide. “Someday I’m going to sell my life story to Lifetime Movies and become a millionaire,” Alaina H. joked in a recent interview. Having a sense of humor has helped her navigate her mental health journey and served as a coping tool ... Read More
Can Tighter FDA Regulations on Nicotine Reduce Addiction?
Nicotine use in the United States has changed throughout the decades. Restaurants used to have smoking and non-smoking sections. Cigarettes were allowed in bars and other public places. Tobacco and e-cigarette companies have used marketing techniques to make smoking more appealing to youth, which has led to an increase ... Read More
“NoMoreShame” Campaign: An Update
Updated August 17, 2023 When FHE Health first began the "No More Shame" campaign, we had no idea what would come of it. The year was 2020, and the world was reeling from a pandemic that had caused rates of mental health and substance use disorders to surge. We had no idea how our audience would respond or whether ... Read More
How to Minimize the Long-Term Health Effects of Trauma
“Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives,” according to the National Center for PTSD at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but do they know that the long-term health effects of trauma can be serious and far-ranging? As an illustration, studies have found a link between exposure to ... Read More
New Innovations in Neuro Care
It’s another busy morning for Dr. Nicholas Dogris, Ph.D., Director of Neurorehabilitation at FHE Health, on the day of our phone interview. Dr. Dogris directs the Neuro Rehab Services program at FHE Health, which is one of only a small number of providers in the nation to use neurostimulation and other cutting-edge ... Read More
Sell-Out Crowd Attends Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Women’s Luncheon
Business Leaders Hear from Experts on Mental Health, First Responders with Help from FHE Health Last Tuesday, the subject of mental health and first responders drew more than 50 women to a sold-out luncheon hosted by the Women’s Council of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. The July 26 event, “From the ... Read More
Is Rehab Tax-Deductible? + Other Common Financing Questions
The following fact may come as a surprise: “75 percent of people with addiction survive and go on to live full lives, especially if they get good treatment.” That’s according to NPR, in a January 2022 report on research from the CDC and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.) In other words, like other mental and ... Read More
