In recent months, National Public Radio published a piece about the ethics of true crime as entertainment, coinciding with a number of surveys that report just how popular true crime watching happens to be in the U.S.. As it happens, true crime is immensely popular with almost two out of three Americans calling ... Read More
Meet the 2023 Winners of the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”
Every year, FHE Health’s “Hope for Healing Scholarship” draws hundreds of applications. The $5000 award goes to one undergraduate and one graduate student who demonstrate exceptional promise in the field of behavioral health. This year’s application process, now in its fourth year, was no different. After narrowing ... Read More
When a Loved One Has PTSD: A Reading List for Family Members
In any given year, roughly five out of 100 people in the U.S. will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, the National Center for PTSD estimates. The condition is commonly triggered in the aftermath of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD can be debilitating when symptoms are severe. Common symptoms ... Read More
How to Help Someone with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that some people develop after experiencing extremely traumatic events. In some cases, it appears following natural disasters, serious accidents, or combat or military situations. Some individuals develop PTSD after serious personal violations, like abuse, ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Anxiety
Everyone worries, right? How can we afford to replace the roof this year? Is my job on the line when the company downsizes? What if I can't complete my degree on time? What if they are cheating on me? We all experience worry and symptoms of anxiety from time to time. It's normal to worry about issues ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for ADHD
Awareness of neurodevelopmental disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has reached an all-time high, thanks in part to a greater understanding of what these conditions are and how they affect people. Consequently, many people are realizing in adulthood that they may have ADHD and never received ... Read More
Can an Unhealthy Relationship Cause a Mental Breakdown?
Relationships can be complicated, and even strong, healthy relationships take work and can, at times, cause stress. So many of us have grown up being taught to prize loyalty, to stick it out when times get tough, and to “make it work.” But what about deal breakers? What happens when you ask yourself, “Am I in a toxic ... Read More
The Mental Health Benefits of an Intimate Relationship
Humans are social creatures, and it's not surprising that close relationships are a priority for most people. While a strong support system or a romantic partner isn't a cure for a mental illness, there is a link between mental health and intimacy, and building and maintaining intimate relationships is among the most ... Read More