Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals resolve their feelings of ambivalence about change. Unlike some other therapeutic approaches that may rely more on confrontation or interpretation, MI emphasizes empathy, collaboration and evocation to ... 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
What’s Motivational Interviewing? How It Works
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Mental Health
It's no secret that sleep plays an important role in maintaining good health. If you've ever spent one of those dreaded nights tossing and turning, you're probably familiar with the grogginess and irritability a lack of sleep can cause the next day. However, sleep deprivation can also impact your mental health, causing ... Read More
The Health Effects of Long-Term Cough Syrup/DXM Use
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a widely used over-the-counter cough suppressant that has recently overtaken codeine cough syrups (now carefully regulated as Schedule III substances) in popularity. It's easy to produce, effective and at directed doses, and very safe to use. However, there's another side to DXM's growing ... Read More
How the Drug Prazosin Is Used To Treat Alcoholism
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIH), a 2019 study found that almost 15 million people aged 12 and older in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder. If left untreated, this disease can lead to serious physical and mental health problems and even the risk of death. One of the greatest ... Read More
How LSD/Psychedelics Can Change the Brain
Psychedelics are potent drugs with a checkered past yet recently have offered potential promise as a treatment for several mental health conditions. The use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms), LSD, and other psychedelics is often touted as a breakthrough, particularly for their ability to drastically reduce the severity ... Read More
Toxic Productivity: What It Looks Like
In many industries, people take pride in working long hours or completing huge amounts of work in a short time span. This practice isn't sustainable and leads to productivity anxiety, burnout and stress. If you're measuring your self-worth by how much time you're putting in at the office, you could have fallen victim ... Read More
How Addiction Affects Women Differently
Both men and women suffer from substance abuse. Neither one suffers more or less than the other, but they do suffer in different ways. If you are a woman, it is critical to understand exactly how addiction can impact your health. It plays a role in your emotional as well as physical health. Learn how addiction affects ... Read More
“Dopamine Dressing”: A Guide to Feel-Good Fashion
Feeling comfortable in what you're wearing and confident in your appearance overall can truly boost your mood. That's something most people intuitively understand, but the idea of dressing for joy has now turned into a movement: dopamine dressing. Understanding Dopamine Dressing: Your Questions Answered Dopamine ... Read More
