As each new year begins, many of us determine the goals and changes we'd like to achieve in the coming 12 months. While there are several common themes, including weight loss, healthy eating and exercising more often, mental health goals are curiously missing from most lists. Setting mental health goals along with ... 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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How to Set Manageable Mental Health Goals
Is it BPD or Something Else? How to tell the difference
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. Its symptoms are similar to those of other conditions, particularly bipolar disorder. Although both disorders can involve dramatic shifts in mood and energy, they stem from very different causes. Bipolar disorder is ... Read More
Common Fears in Recovery
Addiction can take over a person's life and ruin their relationships. When trying to get clean, it's only natural to fear addiction and what may happen during and after recovery. Individuals in recovery often worry about relapsing, how to return to their normal lives and how to deal with the stresses of life without ... Read More
How to Stop Overthinking and Catastrophizing
Learn how to stop overthinking and escape catastrophizing thoughts. Discover why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios and how to regain control. Overthinking and catastrophizing are common patterns that affect millions of people. Things that start as minor interactions can snowball into full-blown disaster ... Read More
A List of Recovery Affirmations
Recovery is as much a mental journey as a physical one. It involves learning to regulate emotions without numbing them with substances, which can create an internal loop of self-criticism and perpetuate negative thoughts. The words you repeat are surprisingly powerful in shaping your reality. That's why a simple ... Read More
Will PTSD Go Away?
When you've experienced trauma, you might wonder if the symptoms will simply fade with time. The truth about post-traumatic stress disorder recovery is more complex than many people realize. While some people experience natural improvement, most with PTSD need professional support to fully heal. Understanding the signs ... Read More
Finding a Rehab for Weed
Many states have legitimized the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis, also known as marijuana. The drug causes feelings of euphoria and relaxation. It's useful for treating certain health conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain and epilepsy. But evidence is accumulating that a significant percentage (10%) of ... Read More
Experiencing PTSD and OCD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are complex mental health conditions that affect many people. Interestingly, PTSD and OCD often co-occur. Someone who survives a traumatic experience may develop post-traumatic OCD as well as PTSD. This article discusses the link between ... Read More
