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 the American public—especially individuals, families, and communities—about mental health and substance abuse topics. In our Learning Center, you'll find articles on alcoholism, substance abuse, behavioral and 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. We also provide information for those who have gone through treatment and are building a new life in recovery.
Staging an Intervention for a Colleague
Common Addictions and How To Stay Sober After Treatment
Millions of people in the United States are addicted to some kind of chemical substance or some kind of action that triggers chemicals in the brain’s reward center. Most of those people struggling with chemical dependence or some form of psychological addiction have more than one addiction haunting them every single ... Read More
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
Anxiety After Drinking: Can Drinking Create and Increase Depression?
Millions of Americans drink alcohol, sometimes to excess, sometimes to the extent that they develop into heavy drinkers, become alcohol dependent, or progress to alcohol use disorder (AUD). Some have a co-occurring mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety. Yet, whether they have depression to begin with or ... 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
Drug Profile: What is Vyvanse? Withdrawal & Side Effects
What is Vyvanse? Vyvanse is a prescription drug that is typically prescribed for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. It is a central nervous system stimulant and controlled substance. Vyvanse is approved for use by the FDA for individuals aged six and up. Some doctors and patients prefer ... Read More