Have you just picked up your prescription and want to confirm the pharmacist dispensed the correct drug? Perhaps you're caring for an elderly parent and need to know you're giving them the right pills at different times of the day. In some cases, you may come across an unknown pill on the street or even in your ... 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.
How to Identify an Unknown Pill: Signifiers and Pill Identifier Apps
The Long Mental Health Arc of National Tragedies
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after someone witnesses or experiences a traumatic event. For example, a veteran who served in a combat zone may experience flashbacks due to their military experience. PTSD also develops after mass disasters, which are situations involving a critical number of victims. In ... Read More
Stress Reduction Made Simpler: A Checklist
Everyone gets stressed out sometimes. It's an unavoidable part of life. But prolonged periods of stress are unhealthy for your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Luckily, stress isn't permanent, and there are actions you can take to lower and control your stress levels. Wondering how to destress? You've come ... Read More
15 Signs You Need Mental Health Treatment
If you're like many people, you have a problematic relationship with mental illness, a stigma that isn't helped by the media. But the truth is, mental health issues are more common than you might think. Nearly 1 in 5 Americans live with mental illness. In fact, about half of Americans receive a mental disorder ... Read More
How Long Does Rehab Take?
If you or a loved one needs care for an addiction or a mental health condition, you might be considering treatment at a rehab facility. With a busy life and schedule, the length of inpatient care is an important factor. So, how long is drug rehab going to last? How Long Does Rehab Last? How long drug rehab lasts ... Read More
Billie Eilish: How Depression Hits Hard
"I didn't think I would ever make it to this age." Billie Eilish Singer and songwriter Billie Eilish may be just 22 years old, but she's already achieved what many performers aspire to for their entire careers. The young Los Angeles-born star has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards, six MTV Video Music Awards, ... Read More
What a Midlife Crisis Is and How to Get Through
The trope of a man in his 40s buying a sports car or flashy motorbike as part of a midlife crisis is a common one. It's used in sitcoms and movies as a joke about aging. But midlife crises are all too common and can be challenging for those who are trying to navigate them. According to one study of 500,000 ... Read More
Fentanyl: The Story of America’s Deadliest Drug
As America's drug problem continues to evolve, more people are dying as a result of overdoses on one of a variety of opioids, both illicit and legally prescribed. The issue is that these drugs are as easy to access as they've ever been, and more dangerous varieties are also hitting unregulated markets by way of a ... Read More