Xanax is a popular, anti-anxiety medication that belongs to a class of "benzodiazepine" or "benzo" drugs. These drugs are known for their calming effects. When taken as prescribed, Xanax and other drugs in the same class (Ativan, Klonopin, etc.) relieve the symptoms of clinically diagnosed conditions such as anxiety or ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Mental Health: An Expert Interview with Dr. Bishop
Its initial use was for epilepsy in the late 1990’s, via an implantable device in the neck. Since then, “vagus nerve stimulation” (VNS) has shown much wider therapeutic promise, including as a non-invasive treatment for PTSD, depression, and substance addiction. That is why FHE Health, in its mission to revolutionize ... Read More
A Short Guide to How Amphetamines Stunt Growth
In 2007, the preliminary results from a study that had begun eight years earlier were announced. A group of seven-year-olds diagnosed with ADHD were split into two groups. One half was treated with Ritalin for the next three years, and others received no treatment for their condition. The results were clear to ... Read More
What’s My Tipping Point? 5 Signs That Job Stress Is Toxic
We've all had those situations come up at work — when it feels like you're given more than you can handle, so your responsibility and anxiety start playing off each other. You get a new boss who's a nightmare, you've made a mistake that has had enormous consequences or you're having too many expectations put on you at ... Read More
What is the Difference Between OxyContin vs. Oxycodone?
If you don't know a lot about opioid painkillers, you may have heard the terms OxyContin and oxycodone and thought they were the same thing. In fact, these two drugs sound similar, but there are key differences you need to know. Keep reading for a complete overview on OxyContin vs oxycodone, including why these drugs ... Read More
The Dangers of Combining Alcohol and LSD
Hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD have been party staples for decades. Some people take them for therapeutic or spiritual reasons, as a means for achieving higher understanding, while others are just looking for an escape. Unfortunately, alcohol is often present in settings where LSD is used, and in some cases, a ... Read More
4 Best Mental Health Apps, According to a Tech Enthusiast
Chris Foy is a SEO manager at FHE Health and has worked in the behavioral health industry for over 10 years. He is also a tech enthusiast and wrote this article after researching and personally testing out some of the most popular mental health apps. If you’ve ever listened to a podcast, you’ve probably been pitched ... Read More
Political Media Consumption: A Survey of the Mental Health Impact
On April 18, 1930, a BBC news announcer had nothing to report, simply stating, "There is no news today." For the rest of the segment, listeners heard nothing but piano music. The idea of "no news today" seems foreign in a time when the newsreel never stops. Starting in June of 1980, when CNN introduced 24-hour news ... Read More
