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
Am I Suffering from Burnout? A Burnout Questionnaire
If you're here, something at work may be causing you distress. Maybe getting through the day feels heavier than it used to, or you find it difficult to mentally disengage from work responsibilities even when the day is done. That's worth paying attention to. Work stress is more common than most people realize. ... Read More
When Stress Becomes Depression: The Warning Signs Most People Miss
When stress continues without relief for long periods, it may cause depression. Signs that stress may be turning into depression include changes in sleep patterns, appetite changes, loss of interest in hobbies and feelings of hopelessness. Getting professional treatment is an effective strategy for managing stress and ... Read More
“Emergency Care Is the Final Step in a Long Chain of Missed Opportunities”: Scholarship Winner Joshua Jones on Fixing Healthcare’s Blind Spots
Joshua Jones has spent his career in positions that hover around the gaps in healthcare. Long before he arrived at medical school, Joshua started accumulating hands-on training in the back of an ambulance, in research labs and in communities where healthcare systems routinely fall short. His background ... Read More
