Whether you've faced numerous challenges the past year, experienced many successes or had what feels like an uneventful few seasons, it's normal to hope for ending on a positive note. With the hustle, bustle and potential stresses of the holiday season, it can be difficult to spend time on the end of the year ... 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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Reflection and Gratitude – Ending the Year on a Positive Note
4 Mental Health Causes of Constant Fatigue
If you constantly feel exhausted and have no energy to do anything, you may be struggling with fatigue. It's common for adults to experience fatigue at some point in their lives, and it can cause both physical and mental symptoms, making it difficult to focus at work or accomplish everyday tasks. Fatigue is often ... Read More
Adjustment Disorders
Stressful or traumatic life events often happen without warning, which is why they can be so challenging to cope with. However, if months have passed and you're still experiencing difficulty moving on or regulating your emotions, you may be struggling with an adjustment disorder. Adjustment disorders can affect your ... Read More
Advocating for a Loved One’s Mental Health in a Crisis
Have you ever wondered what happens when someone is hospitalized for suicidal thoughts, or how to best help a person going through a mental health crisis? Advocating for a loved one when they're experiencing mental health difficulties can feel insurmountable. Fortunately, there are a lot of resources available to help ... Read More
Popular Self-Care Items to Give Your Mental Health
From busy work schedules to familial obligations, there's no shortage of daily stressors. For many people, these stressors can seriously impact mental health — studies show that about 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness, such as depression and anxiety, every year. To help manage stress, more people are ... Read More
Creating a Wellness Plan for the New Year
You want to start the year off fresh, and that's great. There's a hopeful energy surrounding the New Year that makes it the perfect starting point for improvement and renewal. Just like any goals, resolutions made as the ball drops work better when you have a map to follow. Knowing how to create a wellness plan helps ... Read More
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Have you ever been called a hypochondriac? From your perspective, you may have a perfectly reasonable fear of being sick. But this fear could be the result of a mental health condition that constantly interrupts your life and well-being. Hypochondriasis, now known as illness anxiety disorder, is a type of anxiety ... Read More
The Off-Label Overprescription of Some Drugs
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves the use of drugs for specific health conditions. Some drugs, however, can be used "off label," meaning a doctor prescribes them for a different condition than its originally approved use or at a different dosage. Prescribing off-label is perfectly ... Read More
