Imagine seeing a therapist you didn't completely trust. This wouldn't be a very productive relationship, right? This is the high-level explanation of a concept called "therapeutic alliance." It's the bond you and your therapist share as part of a two-sided, good-faith interaction to provide recovery and understanding, ... 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.
Therapeutic Alliance: The One Big Clue That Your Therapist Can Help You
Take a Mental Health Day from Work: Here’s Why and How
Many of us are so worn out from doing what the world tells us we should be doing that we forget to focus on our mental health. Taking a moment to recollect, reel in our worries and fears, and create new goals for the future isn’t something to put off. It’s crucial to maintaining your mental health. Despite knowing ... Read More
Multi-Panel Drug Tests: What They Are, and How They Could Affect Your Job Security
Nationwide, many companies issue drug tests to job candidates during the screening process and periodically throughout employment. While this is more common in blue-collar positions, any company, from investment banks to warehouses, has the right to test for drugs and alcohol. If tests come back positive, there may be ... Read More
Drug Profile: Trazodone
The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that “17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode” in their lives. According to its report, “an estimated 65 percent received combined care by a health professional and medication treatment.” Treatment for depression now includes a ... Read More
Is Gambling an Addiction, and Is There a Cure?
While we label many behaviors as addictive, there is only one non-substance related type that is considered a disorder in the DSM. That disorder is Gambling addiction. The designation and opinions about gambling disorder vary greatly among people as well. While heroin use is an activity almost everyone would consider a ... Read More
Countertransference and Transference: Understanding the Phenomenon to Improve Therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy helps patients uncover subconscious thoughts and memories. High success rates suggest that psychotherapy can aid clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction and other issues. Counselors often dig into their clients' pasts and encourage self-reflection to find the root of their ... Read More
5 HR Wellness Strategies That Prevent Employee Burnout and Support Mental Health at Work
You know how important it is to maintain employee satisfaction, especially in industries where it's hard to find talented employees. Yet, a common reason people leave employers is because of burnout. As a person who works hard yourself, you can recognize what burnout feels like. You don’t want to go to work, you ... Read More
The Revealing Link Between Workplace Violence, PTSD and Mental Health
In recent years, we’ve seen that violent can erupt almost anywhere—from homes and schools to churches and workplaces. Workplace mental health may be one component at play: In high-stress situations, any employee can be at risk of breaking down. On the other hand, violence affects mental health, placing an especially ... Read More