Mental health has become a prominent discussion topic among researchers and policymakers each year as more people report struggling with anxiety, depression and other psychological health conditions. Generation Z and millennial mental health issues have been particularly analyzed and explored due to the rising numbers ... Read More
Behavioral & Mental Health
Approximately 18.5% of adults in the U.S. have experienced mental illness. These disorders include depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder among others. This learning center explores the reality of mental health and the treatment needed. The stigma surrounding this issue prevents people from reaching out for quality help when a better life is possible. Our mental health licensed professionals treat patients with a variety of conditions and inform our topics found in this section.
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Taking Care of Mental Health During Isolation
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What Is Endogenous Depression?
Everyone feels a little down sometimes, but sometimes those feelings don't go away. When feelings of sadness, hopelessness or numbness persist for more than two weeks, it may become clinical depression. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, with nearly 7% of the ... Read More
Teaching Mental Health in Schools Is Now Mandatory in These States.
In most states, health education is a school requirement for middle and high-school students. Now, some states are requiring schools to teach about mental health as well. The state of Virginia is now requiring mental health be taught in ninth and tenth grades, and the state of New York is including mental health as ... Read More
Taking Care of Mental Health During Isolation
The drive to seek human connection is a powerful one. It's hardwired into our DNA; from an evolutionary standpoint, people who sought out relationships with others were more likely to make it to adulthood and reproduce. Hunter-gatherer societies in which people cooperated and collaborated with one another thrived. For ... Read More
Managing Those Intrusive Thoughts That Won’t Go Away
Many parents understand what it is like to have horrifying thoughts about their child being harmed in some way. Most everyone experiences moments of frustration or anger when a violent thought creeps in and then subsides. It is common to experience anxiety and even play out scenarios about failing when trying something ... Read More
The Connection Between Spirituality and Mental Health
Can your spiritual beliefs support your mental health? It's a simple enough question, (and one worth exploring regardless of where one falls on the faith-and-spirituality spectrum), but the answers can be complex. Before mental disorders had scientific explanations, it wasn't uncommon for someone with depression to ... Read More
Depression During the Coronavirus
The coronavirus is raising Americans' susceptibility to anxiety and depression and making more people anxious and depressed. That's an inescapable conclusion from recent revelations about the mental health impact of COVID-19 and its rippling effects across American society. It's not hard to see why the coronavirus ... Read More
Spiritual Wellness Tips for Relapse Prevention
A growing number of mental health and addiction rehab programs, including FHE Health, take a holistic approach to treatment. A person is not their addiction or diagnosis, and treating the entire person often leads to an increased likelihood of long-term recovery. One aspect of holistic treatment is addressing spiritual ... Read More
