By now, the mental health benefits of gratitude have been extensively researched and are widely known. Less common, though, are those personal stories of gratitude—about how thankfulness has made a difference in the lives of real people. These stories help to answer questions like: What about gratitude can support ... 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.
The Power of Gratitude to Lift Your Mood: Thoughts from Long-Term Recovery
Goodbye to Unhealthy Relationships: “Let the Trash Take Itself Out”
Your relationship should bring you joy, comfort and feelings of safety. The right partner will uplift you and challenge you to be a better version of yourself. But the wrong partner will do the opposite. An unhealthy relationship can pull you down, make you miserable and even trigger mental health problems. That's why ... Read More
How to Understand and Conquer Fears of Rejection
The fear of rejection is a common emotion, often fueled by a lack of confidence. It can impact all areas of your life, from your relationships at work to personal growth. Most people experience a degree of fear when placed in new situations, but for some, the fear of rejection impacts their quality of life. Whether ... Read More
How to Stop Falling for the Wrong Type of Person
Some of us may be more prone to it than others, but falling for the wrong type of person can be easy to do—and in the worst-case scenarios, downright traumatic. As it is, relationships are hard, and arguably more so in today’s world of online dating. People often misrepresent themselves on dating profiles, and ... Read More
Self-Sabotaging Relationships? Common Causes and Help
Imagine meeting someone new and feeling that unparalleled excitement and potential for a future together. However, it doesn't take long before you find yourself derailing the romance. Whether it's avoiding commitment altogether or, on the contrary, acting too clingy too soon, your behavior could lead to the other ... Read More
Deconstructing the Serenity Prayer
The AA approach to recovery has been going strong in the United States, and even worldwide, since it was conceived in 1935. The 12-step program has grown into a global culture, with institutions and traditions all its own. One of these is the Serenity Prayer, which is a mantra that's gone through several versions since ... Read More
The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
Much has changed since the launch of the very first dating app, Match.com, in 1995. Dating then still largely depended on first meeting someone in person and asking for their number. Today, online dating is the main way to meet people, thanks to a plethora of apps offering more choices and greater convenience than ever ... Read More
Online Dating Burnout? Swipe Right for Mental Health.
Dating is supposed to be fun and exciting, eliciting fantasies of finding the perfect match. However, online dating presents a new dilemma, with its seemingly endless swiping, matching and chatting with others at the risk of being ghosted. Oftentimes, conversations just begin to fizzle out, and it can be frustrating or ... Read More