Navigating through my unrelenting drug/alcohol addiction has been quite a daunting task, but not nearly as intimidating as facing my co-occurring PTSD, anxiety, and depression disorders. Before getting sober, I never really considered the glaring symptoms of my untreated mental health disorders. Looking back to try 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.
Achieving Happiness While Living with Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
How to Talk to an Addict on the Fence About Treatment
This article featured Donny Martinelli, our former Director of Admissions. Meet Zack Traynor, our new Director of Admissions here! A person addicted to drugs or alcohol is often the first to recognize they need treatment. This clarity can be a turning point, but it’s often fleeting. The nature of addiction is such ... Read More
How to Excel at the Work from Home Rhythm in Recovery
When the idea of working from first came about, I’d be lying if I said my inner alcoholic, single mom self wasn’t super excited. Thoughts of sleeping in late, never leaving my pajamas, and snacking all day flooded my thoughts. The truth is, I never actually thought about the reality of being isolated at home all day. ... Read More
6 Things to Remember When Anxious or Depressed – A Handy Mental Health Tool for College Students
College students were already the most susceptible to mental health disorders. Their risks are higher this World Mental Health Day. Learn why from an expert at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and—in the theme of World Mental Health Day—invest in their mental health, with this handy self-help tool, “6 ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: 5 Ways to Manage Stress in Recovery
Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction generally includes rebuilding our lives, clearing the wreckage of our past, making amends, and more. Additionally, recovering involves dealing with an unwelcome amount of anxiety and high-stress level. Stress is an unavoidable and natural side-effect of being human, but ... Read More
When Depression Affects Work Performance – How to Get Help from HR
How Does Depression Affect Work Performance? Working Americans are at a much higher risk of depression, according to newly released data reported by Forbes: Their risks of depression have risen more than 100 percent since February 2020. Meanwhile, three in four workers have experienced burnout, a joint survey by Flex ... Read More
How to Manage Job-Related Challenges of Agoraphobia
Despite significant changes in both technology and job roles over the past several decades, many aspects of the business world remain resistant to change. Most white-collar jobs operate on a 9 a.m to 5 p.m. schedule, with the expectation that workers will be in their chairs, at their desks, for an entire day, whether ... Read More
How Job Stress Can Lead to Addiction and Mental Health Issues
The American attitude toward work is unique on a global scale. Rather than working to live, many Americans, out of want or need, find themselves living to work. The average worker in the US works 47 hours a week, one of the highest averages in the Western world. In fact, the EU imposes a limit of no more than 48 hours ... Read More
