Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a well-known challenge people face, but that doesn't stop the condition from feeling incredibly isolating for those struggling to recover. In the United States, 1 out of every 20 adults suffers from the effects of PTSD each year. While talk therapy and prescribed medications ... 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
Supplements for PTSD – What to Know
Reasons You May Have Trouble Concentrating and Some Solutions
Concentration, or the ability to focus, plays an integral role in everyday life. When you have trouble concentrating, you can experience an array of negative impacts on your work life and personal relationships. Learn more about the problems having trouble concentrating causes, and explore strategies for improving ... Read More
Teletherapists and the Convenience of Remote Therapy
Teletherapy is far from new. It’s a mode of therapy that’s been pioneered, with demonstrable effectiveness, over the past 2 decades. Nevertheless, it can be truly said to have come into its own through the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some experts regard teletherapists as effectively being the backbone of future ... Read More
Common Warning Signs of a Relapse
No one's path in life is typically linear. There will be times when challenges occur, leading to what feels like taking a step backward. And a relapse can sometimes feel like a disheartening misstep from the progress that's been made. This is why you never want anyone you know to experience a relapse. Knowing relapse ... Read More
What Are Parasocial Relationships?
Most of us have a good grasp of what personal relationships are like. You give and take, and so does the other person in your life. Spouses, children, family and friends are all examples of regular, two-sided relationships that form the fabric of people's lives. But there's another kind of relationship people can have, ... Read More
Supplements for Anxiety – What to Know
For many Americans, anxiety is a part of life. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that about 19% of the U.S. population — or about 40 million adults — lives with anxiety. It takes many forms and includes generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder (SAD) and ... Read More
Important Tips for Finding a Teletherapist
Mental health is a serious concern in the United States, with tens of millions of people affected by anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other issues. Finding resources and teletherapy services to take care of your mental health is of paramount importance for your future and for those who care about ... Read More
What Are Poppers, Are They Illegal, and How They’re Not What You Think
See more details about Poppers, or Alkyl Nitrites, in our new blog. It is widely known that huffing is really bad for you. Like really bad. Inhaling organic solvents or propellants to get high is not new, but these new products being sold as “poppers” and distributed throughout the U.S., primarily to men who have sex ... Read More
