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
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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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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
Drug Profile: Meloxicam – Abuse, Side Effects & Addiction
If you're among the estimated 50 million Americans suffering from chronic pain (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)), you undoubtedly yearn for an effective way to be pain-free. Among the many choices for pain relief treatment, meloxicam is a prescription-only medication that provides ... Read More
What Is Attention-Seeking Histrionic Personality Disorder?
It's thought that between 0.4% and 1.8% of the general population have histrionic personality disorder (HPD). People with HPD base their sense of self-worth on the approval of others to an extreme degree. This often results in behavior that is overly dramatic, exaggerated, or inappropriate as a way to gain ... Read More
Supplements for Depression – What to Know
Depression is a mental health disorder that affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. Sometimes, depression is situational, brought on by loss or traumatic events. In other cases, it's caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Here, we discuss some depression supplements commonly used by people to try ... Read More
The Mental Health Perils of Having a Public Digital History
When it comes to online exposure, mental health can be seriously impacted. Having a poorly managed public digital history can affect your long-term well-being. When it comes to the impact of online exposure, mental health is probably not the first thing you think of. But being constantly connected to the internet ... Read More
