In certain industries, women are often faced with obstacles and challenges throughout their careers, from unfair treatment to sexist behavior. Particularly in fields that are traditionally male dominated, such as law enforcement, firefighting and emergency response, the increasing number of women is bringing to light ... Read More
Mental Health Challenges of Adapting to a Physical Disability
Adapting to a physical disability that occurs as a result of an injury, illness, or the aging process can be challenging on numerous levels. The disability itself is likely to pose significant challenges that require many changes in the individual's life. There are many types of physical disabilities an adult might ... Read More
Performance-Enhancing Beta Blockers: An Expert Opinion
What constitutes a performance-enhancing drug? That question continues to spark vigorous debate. The off-label use of beta blockers in recent years is one example. These drugs have made their way into many arenas where people must perform or compete: Athletes use beta blockers to reduce anxiety and steady their ... Read More
The 10 Drugs That Were in Elvis Presley’s System When He Overdosed – and Other Revelations
It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die, from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Stress?
The dangers of chronic stress are widely stated, with researchers tying stress to everything from poor nutrition and sleep habits to heart disease and high blood pressure. Many people take steps to reduce stressors in their lives, including cutting down on their work hours, rethinking some of their interpersonal ... Read More
Where Are They Today? A Series on Past Hope for Healing Winners
In March 2020, Isabel Buckingham and Melanie Ryerson became the first-ever recipients of “FHE Health’s Hope for Healing Scholarship.” Now in its fifth year, our annual $5000 scholarship recognizes two outstanding students in the field of behavioral health, one undergraduate and one graduate student. Where are ... Read More
What Therapy Is Best for Managing Work Stress?
People with full-time jobs spend, on average, 40 hours per week at their workplace, not counting the commute time or work they might bring home. According to Gettysburg College, that roughly translates, to the average person, about 90,000 hours during their lifetime. In other words, that's about one-third of their ... Read More
Fitness and Mental Health: An In-Depth Survey
There's a lot of information on the impact exercise has on our physical health, with studies showing that it decreases the risk of developing certain diseases, helps individuals manage their weight, and improves bone and muscle strength. On top of all this, researchers find that regular exercise supports brain health, ... Read More