At FHE Health, we understand our role in improving the lives of members of our community in South Florida, and we realize that many of the people that come to us for help may be struggling with more than just addiction or mental health disorders. Homelessness is a problem in South Florida, especially in Miami-Dade ... 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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5 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety Around the Holidays
Anxiety at any time of the year is overwhelming and hard to manage. Yet, holiday anxiety is even more difficult. It tends to make what should be good experiences and memory-making moments challenging. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association, 18 percent of the U.S. population experiences anxiety in any given ... Read More
Medicaid Changes May Allow Mental Health Care
It's difficult to quantify exactly how much the prevalence of mental health disorders has grown in the last 50 or more years. Mental health issues have long been misunderstood, leading to underdiagnosis, and as a result, the lack of many trustworthy records being kept. Nonetheless, however, research has concluded ... Read More
Holidays Exacerbate Depression in LGBTQ+ Community
The holidays can be stressful for almost anyone. Hosting family, buying gifts, and preparing for festivities starting in late November and lasting until early January can put a strain on anyone, regardless of the specifics of their identity, but it's undeniable that the LGBTQ+ community bears the brunt of this stress ... Read More
America Voted for Marijuana in 2018
The 2018 midterms were a massively impactful election on the side of electing Senators and House Representatives so it's understandable that a few of the results will fly under the radar, but there was one trend that was potentially massive. For another consecutive election, there were a handful of measures appearing ... Read More
FDA Approves Controversial New Opioid Dsuvia
It's not news that there is currently a crisis in the United States relating to use and abuse of opioid medications, prescribed for pain at a rate that has climbed rapidly between the turn of the century and the present. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 46 people died per day from ... Read More
Trump Signs H.R. 6 – SUPPORT bill
In October 2018, President Trump signed a key bipartisan bill that activates several crucial measures aimed at treating addiction, especially addiction to opioid medications. The bill works with Medicaid and Medicare insurers to standardize triage and treatment for those suffering from addiction, and giving the ... Read More
Palm Beach County Overdose Rate Trends
Like many areas of the United States, Palm Beach County continues to struggle under the weight of drug use. With a growing number of people using drugs and alcohol and access to both prescription and synthetic opioids present, there is a renewed effort by law enforcement and medical providers to help those in need. ... Read More
