Treatment is an exceptionally important part of long-term addiction recovery. Unfortunately, it's not as common as it should be — only 11 percent of the estimated 24.6 percent of Americans with substance abuse disorders get treatment. While this is alarming in itself, many individuals don't know what a substance ... 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.
What Does Outpatient Treatment Mean and What is it Like?
How This Man Recognized His Anxiety Symptoms
According to research by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, over 18 million adults in the U.S. develop some type of anxiety disorder every year. Nearly 1 in 10 men in the United States suffer from anxiety, but fewer than half of them seek help. In other words, if you work in an office with 20 coworkers, ... Read More
How to Convince the Man in My Life to Go to Therapy
Sometimes life throws a curveball, and everything feels a bit off-kilter. At times like this, relationships can get dicey, especially if money is an issue and employment woes are at the forefront. For many people, recent developments such as heightened confinement at home have contributed to emotional, psychological, ... Read More
How to Commit to Therapy in Order to Stay Sober
People who begin to go through therapy often realize that it helps them. They usually start out being very motivated to improve their life. As time progresses, they start to miss out on therapy sessions. Sometimes, it's because they think they're doing better, so missing a session isn't important. If you're ... Read More
Depression After a Serious Diagnosis – What to Know
Your overall wellness is based on a number of different factors. Your physical health. Your hopes, goals and dreams. The idea of having the rest of your life in front of you and the unlimited potential that comes with that. But this can change in an instant when you're diagnosed with a serious illness. Suddenly there ... Read More
Preferred Methods of Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder
When the temperatures drop, it can be hard to get outside and get exercise and fresh air. Because you are stuck inside for most of the day, you may begin to experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A type of depression, SAD typically comes and goes with the seasons, but it can leave you feeling sad and blue and ... Read More
Will Antidepressants Make Me Feel Flat?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 13% of American adults use antidepressants. They're beneficial in helping people struggling with depression alleviate the symptoms, but many people considering the prospect of using these drugs worry about feeling emotionally numb when taking ... Read More
What’s My Tipping Point? 5 Signs That Work Stress Is Toxic
We've all had those situations come up at work — when it feels like you're given more than you can handle, so your responsibility and anxiety mental start playing off each other. You get a new boss who's a nightmare, you've made a mistake that has had enormous consequences or you're having too many expectations put on ... Read More