Many people who struggle mentally or with an addiction are reluctant to come forward. They do not want to be perceived as weak and unable to cope with the challenges in their life. As a retired First Responder, I can attest to the reluctance of coming forward. My ego and my fear were at play before I reached out for ... 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.
Alumni Outlook: The First Step is the Hardest
Some Seniors at Much Higher Risk of Dementia–Why?
Aging is a natural part of life that can impact your body in many ways. Seniors can expect to experience drier skin, weaker muscles and poorer vision. Some forgetfulness is also normal, but dementia isn't a natural part of aging. Dementia occurs when the brain is damaged by disease, whether that's Alzheimer's disease, ... Read More
Recovery Doesn’t Happen in a Flash—Even for Ezra Miller
Actor Ezra Miller is well-known for their roles in popular films dating back to 2008, but in recent years, the celebrity has been making headlines for less desirable reasons. From 2020 to 2022, Ezra Miller faced a string of charges based on misconduct and crimes like burglary and assault. Fortunately, Miller has taken ... Read More
How Therapy in Sign Language Became Her Dream: Lindsay Koncz’ Path to the 2023 Hope for Healing Scholarship
Some stories change lives forever. At the time, Lindsay Koncz was majoring in Deaf Studies at Towson University, near Baltimore, Maryland, when a Deaf man visited her class. The man shared what it was like to lose his best friend to AIDS in the 1980s and face the many emotions of grief on his own, without help and ... Read More
Report Finds Teen Girls at High Risk of Suicide
One of the more disturbing reports recently published concerns the dramatic increase in levels of depression and suicide among adolescent girls. The report by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) states that the percentage of teen girls reporting persistent feelings of hopelessness and sadness is at its highest level ... Read More
From Teen Addict to Star Student and Campus Leader – Mason Collie’s Journey to Win the 2023 Hope for Healing Scholarship
21-year-old Mason Collie has come a long way since being arrested at school on drug charges. Collie was in his junior year of high school then and at 17 was facing “years of prison time.” (“17 is the age at which you’re considered an adult in Texas,” he explained in a recent interview.) Today, the future looks ... Read More
What Experts Say About the Importance of Community to Mental Health
In what ways is community valuable to mental health? Conversely, how are social isolation and loneliness harmful to a person’s psychological wellbeing? Questions like these have prompted a flurry of study in the last decade by major research institutions across the country. What scientists have found is that, whereas ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: Self-Care When Healing From Trauma
Trauma sucks. I don’t have any other way to put it. It’s something that I never consented to experiencing. I promise that if anyone had said, “This is going to happen, would you like to back out?” I absolutely would have done everything to avoid it. When each event occurred, I felt like I had no choice or say in the ... Read More