If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, you’re not alone. Nearly 20 million Americans 12 years of age or older battled substance abuse in 2017, and 74% of those people also had issues with alcohol. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug overdose deaths in Florida are on the rise, jumping ... Read More
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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.
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A Brief History of PTSD and How it Was Discovered
We generally think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a modern affliction, but why is this? Despite changes in technology, science and our understanding of certain medical issues, the human condition has been largely the same since the beginning of time. Presumably, we can find out some information about the ... Read More
A Guide to Quality Mental Health Services, From an Expert in the Field
People with mental health disorders and their loved ones sometimes wonder whether therapy will really help— maybe especially within the more intensive counseling context of an inpatient mental health program. Many of these same families face the added challenge of evaluating mental health programs for their quality and ... Read More
Campus Counselors – A First Line of Defense for Teen Mental Health
Campus counselors often provide invaluable help to high schoolers, helping them navigate peer, parental and societal pressures, plan for life after high school and address mental health and behavioral issues. This article will explore these and other ways campus counselors provide mental health support to young ... Read More
5 Ways Music Therapy Can Help in Treatment
Who Are Candidates for Music Therapy? In addition to clinical therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy, holistic therapies are increasingly part of treatment programs for people with substance addictions and mental illnesses. When used within a medical context, the term "holistic" refers ... Read More
How Technology Can Improve Mental Health
For many years, conversations about technology centered around entertainment. It’s not uncommon to hear people talk about too much TV or internet time causing attention disorders and unhealthy bodies due to lack of exercise. Yet, technology is improving mental health. In many ways, we are seeing health breakthroughs ... Read More
Can You Overdose on CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is growing in popularity, mostly due to recent legalization and its frequently touted effectiveness in treating common ailments. CBD is used as treatment for a wide range of illnesses and ailments. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of which dose is best. The responsible use of CBD oil to ... Read More
How Does Neurotherapy Work?
Painless and non-invasive, neurotherapy is an innovative treatment approach that helps people make changes in their brainwave activity in order to modify certain behaviors and reduce impulsivity. In order to change brain states, neurotherapy participants must first gauge their brainwave activity. During the process of ... Read More
