Once, drinking was a pleasure. Many people in recovery from alcoholism recall the early days of their drinking when after one or two drinks, they felt merrier, less stressed, and like a weight was lifted from their shoulders. They often had good times when they were drinking with family or friends. They felt that ... Read More
FHE Health Luncheon Raises $12,000 for Another Therapy Dog for Broward County First Responders
It began as one first responder’s journey through PTSD with the help of his therapy dog. Today, it is a movement to train and enlist more therapy dogs for first responders in Broward County— and to inspire more communities around the country to do the same for their emergency personnel. That was evident at an ... Read More
Resolving Religious Trauma–Is It Possible?
Religion is a shared experience across virtually all cultures, countries, and ethnicities, with about 85 percent of the world's population identifying with a religion. At its best, religion can help people build vital social connections, provide a sense of structure, and promote self-improvement, empathy, and learning. ... Read More
What Are the Stages of Addiction Relapse?
Maintaining sobriety is the key to long-term recovery from addiction. But it's not always easy. In fact, relapse statistics suggest that it can be quite hard. Studies indicate relapse rates for meth addiction are more than 90 percent. Relapse rates for alcohol and opioids are around 86 percent. Overall, addiction ... Read More
Is AI Companionship Software Good for Mental Health?
Having a strong support system helps people overcome challenges and maintain better mental health regardless of the curveballs life throws. It's associated with decreased health risks such as obesity and heart disease as well as a longer life. The give-and-take nature of close relationships is instrumental in ... Read More
Type 1 vs. Type 2 Alcoholism: What’s Your Type?
People who consume alcohol vary quite a bit in the ways that they use it. If two people are problem drinkers, the way they abuse alcohol can be vastly different. In fact, there are two types of alcoholics, those with Type 1 alcoholism and those with Type 2 alcoholism. In the next sections, we'll introduce you to these ... Read More
When a Loved One Has Depression: A Reading List for Family Members
When a loved one has a mood disorder like major depression, it can be hard to know how to love and support them. The condition—and its causes, symptoms, and effects—can be hard to understand. Sometimes mental health and life challenges can be difficult to navigate. Sometimes they can be overwhelming. As a licensed ... Read More
Job Hurting Your Mental Health? How to Tell Your Boss
The “Great Resignation” isn’t over. The mass exodus from work that began during the pandemic appears to be continuing. One in five workers are planning to leave the global workforce in 2022, according to the World Economic Forum, citing a survey of more than 52,000 workers in 44 countries. Why are so many people ... Read More