Standard antidepressants can take several weeks to provide meaningful relief. Ketamine for suicidal thoughts has attracted attention because it can reduce severe symptoms much faster. It doesn't replace emergency support or ongoing care, but it can fill an important gap for some people. Understanding Suicidal ... Read More
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: What to Know
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. It's a time to look for warning signs, talk openly about suicide and help connect people at risk with support. If you're experiencing distress or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 or use the 988 Lifeline chat for confidential help, free of charge. Why ... Read More
Is Drinking Alcohol a Sin? What the Bible Says About Drinking
Alcohol is a common part of social life, and for many people of faith it raises a real spiritual question. It's also a serious health issue: about 9.7% of people ages 12 and older — roughly 27.9 million Americans — had a past-year alcohol use disorder, according to SAMHSA's 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and ... Read More
TMS for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Nearly 6% of all adults have some type of depression, a mental health condition that causes persistent sadness and feelings of emptiness. Many of those people take medications to control their symptoms. In some cases, medication isn't enough to help with major depressive disorder. That's why FHE Health offers ... Read More
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Barriers to Care in BIPOC Communities
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community faces unique challenges when it comes to mental health. Being aware of these challenges is the first step towards reducing inequality in mental health care. Members of the BIPOC community face many barriers ... Read More
Work-From-Home Stress: Survey Findings & 5 Fixes
Americans are working from home in record numbers, and remote work now looks like a long-term reality rather than a temporary shift. Before the pandemic, one in 67 jobs was reportedly remote; today one in seven is, and with nearly 50 percent of U.S. workers saying they would take a pay cut to keep working from home, ... Read More
The Midlife Reckoning: How Mortality Awareness Affects Mental Health
Have you ever caught yourself wondering, "Am I living the life I truly want?" or "What will my legacy be?" These questions often emerge in midlife, when the passage of time starts to feel more tangible. Reflecting on your accomplishments and unmet goals, sometimes with pride, sometimes with unease, is part of a phase ... Read More
“Silence Isn’t the Same as Strength”: Scholarship Winner Elena Dos Santos on Finding Her Voice in Medicine
When she moved from Brazil to the United States, 10-year-old Elena Dos Santos didn't speak a word of English. For about 3 years, she couldn't understand her teacher or her classmates, leaving her in "8 hours of silence a day." Today, that same quiet student is the recipient of a competitive scholarship, not only ... Read More
