Many men grow up hearing the same messages, such as stay strong or keep it together. At the same time, emotional control is often praised while vulnerability is treated as weakness. Those lessons can eventually turn into emotional suppression, where feelings are pushed down instead of processed in healthy ways. The ... 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.
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Gambling and Suicide: The Hidden Story
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
Emotional Suppression in Men
What to Expect During Heroin Detox
For those overcoming heroin addiction, a medical detox program is the first step in treatment. During this initial phase, the individual receives medically tailored support and supervision as they begin their recovery journey. At FHE Health, we recognize the courage and dedication it takes to break the cycle of ... Read More
Signs of Whippit Drug Abuse
Whippits, also known as laughing gas or whippits, are a slang term for the recreational use of nitrous oxide. People purchase a whippit canister, usually made for whipping cream, and inhale the nitrous oxide to get high. Nitrous oxide is easily accessible, and whippits drug abuse is popular among adolescents, so it's ... Read More
What Brain Imaging Reveals about Depression and Anxiety
Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) affects over 100 million people globally. This form of depression, along with anxiety, can now be successfully treated using neurotherapy. This groundbreaking approach is noninvasive and uses relatively low-cost depression brain scans to reveal areas influenced by these conditions. ... Read More
Healing from the Trauma of Sexual Assault
Every 68 seconds, someone in this country is sexually assaulted, according to the Department of Justice's National Crime Victimization Survey; and nine out of 10 survivors of sexual assault are women, the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network has said. The mental health consequences of this type of trauma, as the ... Read More
No Cost Rehab? A Guide
Addiction can take a real toll on your career and finances, leaving you without the health insurance or money you need to pay for rehab. This can leave you feeling frustrated, hurt and hopeless — feelings that only isolate you and make you want to keep using. That isolation is dangerous, and substance abuse isn't ... Read More
Doomscrolling? Discover Why We Do It
Doomscrolling: It happens to the best of us. While the occasional scroll through social media or news feeds isn't a problem, it can become an issue if you do it constantly. This behavior can be difficult to quit, even when it starts having a negative impact on mental health. Keep reading to learn more about the meaning ... Read More
Cocaine Recovery: Essential Tips for Preventing Relapse
Cocaine addiction recovery is a long-term effort that extends beyond any initial detox or treatment effort. Individuals in recovery can face powerful cravings, life's emotional ups and downs and environmental situations that can trigger a relapse. For example, if you're early in recovery and find yourself in a ... Read More
