While many factors are known to contribute to the cause of mental illness, one of the biggest questions that remain is whether or not mental illness is caused by genetic factors. A mental illness can be defined as any psychiatric disorder that involves a recurring mental pattern which impairs a person’s behavior and ... 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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Addicted to Perfection: Learning to Live Imperfectly
Perfectionism is defined as the consistent attempt to be faultless and involves a set of compulsive behaviors and attitudes employed to achieve this. Perfectionists establish very high parameters within which they live and are immensely critical of themselves when those standards are not maintained. The downfall of ... Read More
10 Ways to Help Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder
About 2.6 percent of the United States population is diagnosed with some form of bipolar disorder. That percentage might seem low, but that means that 8.5 MILLION people suffer day to day with this mental illness. Chances are, you either know someone or will encounter someone with this disorder over the course ... Read More
Is Too Much Screen Time to Blame for Your Depression?
If you are struggling with depression and want help relieving the pain, one of the first things professionals have begun recommending is reducing the amount of time spent looking at your computer and phone screens. Studies now show that the impact from screen time has detrimental impacts on individuals struggling with ... Read More
What is a Personality Disorder?
How Are PDs Diagnosed? Personality disorders (PDs) are diagnosed by professionals with time and observation. The patient needs to have a history of issues of their disorder causing problems with themselves and other people. The effects of their suspected disorder need to impact their life before someone will take the ... Read More
Acknowledging and Addressing Your Anxiety
Are you concerned that you or a loved one may be struggling with an anxiety disorder? If so, you have found the right place. Here at the FHE Health, we are dedicated to helping people break the stigma of mental illness. Acknowledging and addressing your anxiety is a crucial step in the direction toward getting proper ... Read More
The Difference Between a Behavioral Addiction and a Drug Addiction
Imagine you're on a trip with friends to Las Vegas to visit a casino or two. You enter one and hit the tables casually, with a predetermined sum of money you've set aside to play with. Once you run out, you're done, and you and the group leave to get something to eat. This is an example of healthy gambling habits, but ... Read More
Can Cannabis Actually Increase Anxiety and Depression
With the growing legal support and decriminalization of marijuana in the United States, it would seem there is a consensus that the there are benefits of use and exaggerations of medical concerns. However, there is a looming debate over how cannabis impacts feelings of anxiety and depression, in addition to the ... Read More
