Sleep provides multiple benefits for the brain and body, allowing for improved cognitive functioning, enhanced moods and better mental and physical health regardless of age. Sleep also helps the body repair itself and fight off a wide range of illnesses while strengthening the ability to make better choices. As a ... Read More
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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
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When Is It Time to Leave Someone with Mental Illness?
Maintaining a relationship with someone who has a mental illness requires a great deal of patience, understanding and a willingness to recognize that at times there may be more "give" than "take." Making the decision to leave someone with a mental illness is difficult and is likely to be accompanied by feelings of ... Read More
The Mental Health Impact of a Natural Disaster
When Hurricane Helene made landfall in September 2024, no one could have predicted that it would become the deadliest hurricane to make landfall since Katrina. The category 4 storm laid waste to whole communities along its 500-mile path, from Florida through other parts of the Southeast. Meanwhile, as the death count ... Read More
How to Identify an Unknown Pill: Signifiers and Pill Identifier Apps
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. Sometimes, you may encounter an unknown pill on the street or in your ... Read More
Emotional Lability: What It Is
Emotions are a normal part of human life. Chances are, you've experienced extreme happiness, profound sadness and intense irritability — possibly all within the same week. While there's nothing wrong with having an expressive range of emotions, frequent emotional changes can indicate a mood disorder. It's estimated ... Read More
What Is Greening Out?
Simply put, "greening out" refers to cannabis overuse or overdose. Exactly why and how greening out occurs is a bit more complex; greening out can happen as a result of recreational use but may happen to individuals using cannabis medicinally. The risks for greening out increase by using alcohol with cannabis or by ... Read More
The Overdose Dangers of Opioid Tapering – How to Avoid Them
Despite efforts nationwide to subdue the ongoing opioid epidemic, many states are still fighting a losing battle. In fact, for the 12-month period ending in March 2021, overdose deaths from all drugs hit an all-time high at nearly 100,000, most of which were from opioids. Unfortunately, the unprecedented stress and ... Read More
5 Mental Health Lessons from Olympians
As the Olympics approach, one topic always makes headlines: Olympian mental health. These athletes are under immense pressure. They've often worked their whole lives for these moments, know they're representing their country and have one shot to prove themselves. This pressure can put a strain on an athlete's mental ... Read More
