When addiction and/or mental health issues creep into the workplace and affect other employees, an intervention may be necessary. Maybe it’s for the bipolar coworker whose dramatic mood shifts make the smallest interactions seem like a “Floor Is Lava” obstacle course. Or, maybe it’s for the alcoholic coworker who, like ... Read More
Learning Center
FHE Health is dedicated to educating about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our learning center you will find articles focused on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral & mental health, and other treatment related issues. Our articles are written both for the person in need of treatment as well as loved ones seeking more information. For those who have gone through treatment and are building a better life, we also provide information about your new life in recovery.
Staging an Intervention for a Colleague
Juggling Parenting and Work with Mental Health Needs
Parenting is a hard job. Raising a child is 24/7; there are no breaks or vacations from being a parent, and there's no way to clock out when the going gets tough. Being a parent is amazingly rewarding and one of the most defining experiences in life, but that doesn't mean it leads to a lifetime of bliss. The road is ... Read More
Does David Beckham Really Have OCD?
Based on some of his and his wife's comments in the press, there's been an ongoing conversation for years about David Beckham and OCD. Widely regarded as one of the best and most accomplished English footballers (soccer players) to ever live, David Beckham has a lived a life in the spotlight. He's won some of ... Read More
5 Ways to Survive Divorce Depression-Free
Without question, divorce often ranks as one of the most stressful life experiences someone can go through. Anyone who has known a couple or individual going through divorce likely knows the emotional upheaval and mental health strain it can cause. In these circumstances, depression is not uncommon and can be ... Read More
Inside the Mind of an Alcoholic
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous refers to the "insanity of alcoholism" as the way alcoholics justify their alcoholism. In one section, it reads as follows: "People drink because they like how alcohol makes them feel. This feeling is so elusive that, even though an alcoholic admits it is injurious, they eventually ... Read More
How HealthyGamer.gg Is Addressing Mental Health Stigmas
After graduating from Harvard Medical School, Dr. Alok Kanojia, better known simply as Dr. K, started down a unique career path. He's an addiction medicine specialist who has taken an interest in an area not commonly covered by his field: gaming addiction. A self-described "reformed gamer" himself, Dr. K runs ... Read More
How a Hostile Work Environment Can Damage Mental Health
What effects can a toxic work environment have on the average worker? Americans are among the most overworked populations in the world. A report cited in Business Insider found that the average employed American adult spends 47 hours per week working, compared to their European counterparts who, in countries like ... Read More
The Eye-Opening Effects of Light Pollution on Mental Health
Every year, fewer people are able to see the stars in the sky at night. As city skylines get brighter and residential neighborhoods move to fluorescent and LED-powered lighting, the result — light pollution — gets a little more widespread. We continue to learn more about the science of light and how it affects our ... Read More
