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
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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
Understanding the Causes and Impact of Brain Fog
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
What Is Delusion Disorder?
Movies and television may portray characters experiencing delusions as part of a storyline or plot. News accounts of individuals acting bizarre and threateningly often describe the person as delusional. Are these accurate descriptions or stereotypes? What is a delusional disorder, and what does it look like? What a ... Read More
Know When to Walk Away: Leaving Toxic Relationships in Recovery
In drug and alcohol addiction recovery, every person has to take a long, hard look at each of the relationships they have and decide how to improve them or let them go. When you've identified the people close to you who are likeliest to hold you back, though, how do you make the decision of walking away from a ... Read More
Identifying Things in Your Life to Celebrate
If you take a moment to reflect on your life, you'll probably think of the major events that got you to where you are today. But though the list of your achievements is long, they tend to go unobserved. After a while, we can become conditioned to taking life milestones for granted — even though each one is worth ... Read More
How Important Is Alone Time for Mental Health?
A lot of attention is given to the negative impacts of isolation on mental health, but it's also possible to struggle as a result of too little alone time. Everyone needs some time on their own to rest and reflect. Alone time is crucial for mental health and well-being, playing a pivotal role in personal development, ... Read More
