Stop negative thoughts with these five CBT techniques. Learn how to recognize cognitive distortions and develop more positive ways of thinking. Positive thinking makes it easier to stay focused, sleep better, cope with stress and stay away from drugs and alcohol. With some practice and a few CBT techniques, you can ... 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 Is Separation Anxiety – and Who Can Experience It?
Tourettes: The Mental Health Challenges
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a condition of the central nervous system that causes an individual to have tics. These tics manifest as uncontrollable twitches, sudden movements or sounds, such as grunts. The disease was first identified in the early 19th century by the French neurologist Georges Gilles de la Tourette. ... Read More
Male Actors and Pressures to Conform with Body Standards
The popularity of the Barbie movie brought back old debates about beauty standards in mainstream media. Female beauty standards are well discussed. In the book The All-Consuming Nation: Chasing the American Dream Since World War II, author Mark H. Lytle notes that if Barbie were real, she would have a BMI of 16.24, ... Read More
Romantic Relationships in Recovery: When Are You Ready?
The term "recovery" can include the entire drug rehabilitation process, beginning with the first day of sobriety. Early recovery usually refers specifically to the detoxification and maintenance phases of treatment, when it can be difficult to determine if it's a good time to be in a romantic relationship. Addiction ... Read More
Understanding the Causes and Impact of Brain Fog
If you've ever felt like your brain's running in slow motion or you just can't focus, you could have brain fog. There are many different brain fog causes, and the symptoms can be quite debilitating. Finding strategies to manage the symptoms of brain fog can make life easier while you're recovering from the underlying ... Read More
4 Signs Depression Is Affecting Your Relationships
It can be hard to tell how your issues affect others around you. If you’re suffering from depression, you can often feel isolated and alone. But you likely have people in your life who love and care for you. And despite what you may think, those people have noticed your depression. So, if you’re wondering how ... Read More
Mental Health and Work from Home: An In-Depth Survey
Technology has taken significant leaps in recent years, impacting how people work, including where they're logging their hours from. According to WFH Research, a scholarly data collection project, about 0.4 percent of full paid workdays in the United States were worked from home in 1965. In the 1990s, this more than ... Read More
Drug Profile: Lunesta
Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
