When it comes to conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, representation in the media matters. Seeing mental conditions portrayed on television can go a long way in confronting stigmas, making intimidating diagnoses a little less scary, and empowering people to seek professional ... Read More
Learning Center
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
A Stimulating Tour of Hollywood Depictions of ADHD
Should You Be in a Relationship if You Have Mental Health Issues?
Romantic relationships can be a lot—especially early on. Even when things are going well, both people have to figure out how to talk things through, make compromises and deal with disagreements without turning every little thing into a disaster. And if someone’s also managing a mental health condition, adding a new ... Read More
How Alcohol Impacts Diabetes
Despite its prevalence in this country—one in 10 Americans have the condition—diabetes remains poorly understood. Even less awareness surrounds the relationship between diabetes and alcohol. This article will take a closer look at how alcohol impacts diabetes and provide an overview of what those affected need to ... Read More
How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder
Roughly 9% of people in the United States will develop an eating disorder at some point in their lives, and every 52 minutes, someone in the country dies as a direct result of eating disorders. Fortunately, the risk of serious health complications declines with treatment. Knowing how to help someone with an eating ... Read More
Helping a Loved One With Anxiety: What to Say & Do
Anxiety is among the most common mental illnesses. According to a 2024 National Health Statistics report, 18.2% of U.S. adults live with an anxiety disorder, and a 2024 study found roughly 16.1% of adolescents are affected. Despite the fact that anxiety is highly treatable, only about a third of people ever receive ... Read More
When a Loved One Has Anxiety: A Reading List for Family Members
More than 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder. It can cripple their lives, rob them of joy, and jeopardize jobs, families, relationships, and futures. Yet, anxiety can alert us that something's wrong, out of kilter, or off-track. The key for those who struggle with anxiety or family members eager to ... Read More
Is True Crime Binging Affecting Your Mental Health?
In recent months, National Public Radio published a piece about the ethics of true crime as entertainment, coinciding with a number of surveys that report just how popular true crime watching happens to be in the U.S.. As it happens, true crime is immensely popular, with almost two out of three Americans calling ... Read More
When a Loved One Has PTSD: A Reading List for Family Members
In any given year, roughly five out of 100 people in the U.S. will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, the National Center for PTSD estimates. The condition is commonly triggered in the aftermath of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD can be debilitating when symptoms are severe. Common symptoms ... Read More
