Every March we announce the names of two people who have the national distinction of receiving our $5000 “Hope for Healing Scholarship.” This year’s winners are the undergraduate Jack Mattingly and graduate student Amy Burrell. They were among roughly 450 candidates nationwide—many of them very qualified—who originally ... Read More
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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.
Meet the 2022 Winners of FHE Health’s Hope for Healing Scholarship!
Meet The 2022 Graduate Finalists for the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”
After another very competitive round of applications, we are excited to introduce you to the five graduate finalists for the 2022 “Hope for Healing Scholarship.” (Meet the undergraduate finalists here.) Each year, our scholarship committee meets to decide who, from among hundreds of applicants nationwide, shows the ... Read More
Meet The 2022 Undergraduate Finalists for the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”
We are excited to announce this year’s five undergraduate finalists for our annual “Hope for Healing Scholarship.” The annual initiative seeks to award two exceptional students in the field of mental and behavioral health (one undergraduate and one graduate) with a $5000 grant to support their studies. Now in its ... Read More
PTSD at Work: Which Jobs Have More of It
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event that causes injury or leaves them feeling endangered, frightened, or stressed. Traumatic events cause anxiety, disturbing thoughts, trouble sleeping, flashbacks, and difficulty with relationships. Individuals may also develop ... Read More
Signs a Workplace Accident May Be Drug- or Alcohol-Related
Ron W. had worked for Lewisburg Concrete & Pavement Service since 2015. Lee R., the owner of the company, hired Ron when another employee said Ron had been laid off and needed a job. Since Ron already had a CDL license, Lee hired Ron as a truck driver for the company. Recently, Ron started showing up late for ... Read More
How I Navigate My PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a tricky beast. While the diagnostic symptoms like nightmares, flashbacks, emotional and physical reactions to triggers, avoidance, increased negative impacts, and sometimes dissociative occurrences are across the board, from what I have seen, navigating PTSD and its impacts are ... Read More
How To Talk to Someone About Their Drinking Problem
When someone you know or love has a drinking problem, talking to them about your concerns can be a hard but necessary first step on the path toward recovery. The following pointers may help, starting with some good reasons to talk with an individual about their drinking problem in the first place. Why Talk to an ... Read More
Ready to Date in Recovery? Look for These Signs.
“When am I ready to date in my recovery?” It’s a very common question and a source of much discussion and even debate in recovery circles, from therapy and 12-step groups to blogs, forums, and chat rooms. There can be different answers, too, depending on who you talk to. We decided to consult one of our in-house ... Read More
