Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often affects sufferers differently, but symptoms tend to overlap to include powerful flashbacks, nightmares, depression, and difficulty maintaining concentration. Men may also face a range of signs and symptoms that are particularly associated with their experience. PTSD is ... 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
Breaking the Silence: Men’s PTSD Stories and Experiences
Can You Be Addicted to Sugar?
Sugar dependency shares many parallels with behavioral addiction. Although sugar isn't a drug, the cravings and withdrawals are similar to drug addiction. Sugar releases the feel-good hormone dopamine, which means the brain's reward center is activated whenever you reach for a sugary snack. This immediate release of ... Read More
John Fetterman’s Public Bout with Depression
On November 8, 2022, John Fetterman defeated Mehmet Oz in one of the most talked about U.S. Senate elections of that year. Before becoming a senator, 53-year-old Fetterman had a successful career in the insurance industry until he served as mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, from 2006 to 2019. Fetterman also worked as ... Read More
PTSD and Substance Abuse: What’s the Link?
Research suggests a strong link between trauma and addiction. Learn how people with PTSD can break the cycle and find healthier coping mechanisms. After a traumatic event, some people find they can't relax. They jump at small noises, stay awake all night, and have panic attacks in ordinary situations. Eventually, ... Read More
When to Leave Someone Because of Addiction
Watching a loved one battle addiction can take a huge toll on someone's mental and physical well-being. When you're in a romantic relationship with an addict, you may find yourself no longer recognizing the person you once fell in love with. You want to be compassionate and supportive and help them through the ... Read More
How Society’s Male Gender Expectations Are Tough on Men’s Mental Health
In 2019, a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that women are almost twice as likely to seek therapy as men. While 24.7% of women sought help, only 13.4% of men attended counseling. Around 20% of women took medication compared to only 10.7% of men. It seems like masculinity and mental ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Bipolar Disorder
If you feel disconnected from reality and suffer from manic episodes and major depressive episodes, you might have bipolar disorder. Finally, being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and receiving the correct medication can be life-changing. Bipolar disorder is a complex mood disorder affecting 2.8% of Americans aged ... Read More
Tangled Up in Clutter: How Hoarding Becomes an Addiction
If you're a sentimental person, you likely have certain items you'd never get rid of. You might display a handful of items on shelves or have a few dozen things stored away in keepsake boxes to look at when you're nostalgic. But what happens when you begin to attach value to every item you come across and can't part ... Read More
