If you are in recovery or know someone in recovery, you are likely aware of the proximity of addiction to mental health issues. Addiction, like mental health, has a long history of being stigmatized. Fortunately, the discussion of hidden mental health disorders has been receiving tremendous attention lately. With such ... 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
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in Recovery
5 Tips on Handling Anxiety Without Medication
Are you struggling with a mental illness, but do not want to take medication? Breaking the stigma around mental illness is something that FHE Health wants to accomplish, and as a result, we would love to talk today about anxiety. We have a few tips about how to cope, which is so important in a day and age where mental ... Read More
Finding Recovery as a Family
Are you struggling with an addiction? Is one of your family members struggling with the difficult process of an addiction? While addiction has the most detrimental effects directly on the user, it may shock you to realize that addiction can also have very serious negative side effects to the family members of someone ... Read More
Debunking Depression Myths
Depression is a word that gets tossed around a lot when talking about pretty minor setbacks. But being ‘depressed’ because the frozen yogurt shop is out of your favorite flavor does a pretty huge disservice to individuals who suffer from Clinical Depression. Let’s talk about some of the myths surrounding Major ... Read More
Notable People Afflicted with Bipolar Disorder
At FHE, we know how difficult substance addiction recovery can be when you have a dual diagnosis like bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder of moods. There’s a big social stigma around the disease, and if the mood disorder itself didn’t feed addiction, the stigma would do it on its own. There’s ... Read More
Staying in Touch After Rehab
Your time in FHE Health detox and rehab centers in Florida will always be a turning point in your life. As you leave our detox and wellness center and face your life sober, don't neglect to take an important resource with you: the people you met while you were here. Everyone needs the support and reinforcement of ... Read More
Substance Abuse and People with ADHD
ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, isn't easy to deal with. People with this disease have an extremely hard time concentrating. Depending on the severity of their ADHD, they may have trouble staying focused and following directions. Some people with ADHD also have a tendency to frequently daydream and ... Read More
Never Underestimate Your Opponent
“There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.” Sun Tzu, Chinese Military Strategist On your road to recovery there will be both ups and downs that will make you question your way. The downs can be very low. You could feel hopeless. You might feel like you haven’t moved forward one inch. ... Read More
