Research has shown the importance of mental health on how an individual performs in all areas of their life, including athletic performance. Understanding the relationship between how the brain and body relate to each other is key to building resilience and confidence and achieving peak athletic performance. The ... Read More
Learning to Take on More Responsibility After Rehab
Years before Zack Traynor was Director of Admissions at FHE Health, he was fresh out of rehab, new to recovery, and trying to discern short-term versus long-term goals. Questions of responsibility loomed large, as they do for so many in this critical first year of sobriety: Which responsibilities should come ... Read More
Recreational Therapy: What Are Its Benefits in Rehab?
“Can you provide a definition of recreational therapy?” We were talking to Adam Lazarus. Lazarus is the recreational therapist at FHE Health and had agreed to be interviewed as part of our expert interview series. “Recreational therapy is a way to utilize recreation to help clients find purpose, meaning and joy in ... Read More
The Physical Symptoms of Depression – What to Know
Depression is the chief cause of temporary or permanent disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. In addition to negatively impacting the global workforce by increasing absenteeism, depression also affects work performance. When someone is depressed, they have difficulty concentrating on tasks, ... Read More
Worried About Workplace Burnout? Try This Questionnaire.
All jobs bring some level of stress, but for many workers, this stress takes a significant toll on their quality of life. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 83 percent of workers experience work-related stress, and over half of those surveyed say that it affects their lives outside of work. Experiencing ... Read More
The Physical Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder: What to Know
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition, but what many people may not be aware of is that it can also involve physical symptoms. For many, mental and physical health is closely intertwined. For instance, many people who experience chronic stress will also experience physical symptoms such as stomach cramps or ... Read More
Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: What to Know
Anxiety is a normal feeling that everyone experiences at one point or another. It often involves worries about an event that is about to happen or a potential scenario that could happen in the future. Often these anxious feelings subside quickly. Sometimes, though, anxiety may linger and seem like more of a ... Read More
I Feel Dead Inside… Is It a Disorder? – Understanding Depersonalization Disorder
Though the phrase may seem exaggerated, feeling "dead inside" is a real state, one that many people can relate to personally. The experience may be difficult to imagine for those who have not gone through it, and it can be hard for those going through it to explain their feelings to others. When a person feels dead ... Read More