The adolescent years are a time of self-discovery, exploring boundaries and personal limitations, and establishing a sense of identity. Unfortunately, for some children, experimenting with drugs or alcohol is part of that journey. Depending on the substance an adolescent uses, drug or alcohol abuse can lead to ... Read More
First Responder Mental Health at Heart of New Partnership
FHE Health has a new partner in its mission to support first responder mental health. The non-profit organization Irish Angel has been working to end mental health stigmas among first responders and to help them access quality treatment that addresses their unique needs. Amanda Coleman is the co-founder of Irish ... Read More
No More Shame Story: Alaina H.
Trigger Warning: The following article mentions sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide. “Someday I’m going to sell my life story to Lifetime Movies and become a millionaire,” Alaina H. joked in a recent interview. Having a sense of humor has helped her navigate her mental health journey and served as a coping tool ... Read More
Will Scientists Find the Neurons Responsible for Alcohol Withdrawal?
If you're a heavy drinker and you've ever tried to take a break from alcohol, you probably felt like your body was actively fighting your choice. When going through alcohol detox, heart palpitations, body shakes, anxiety, and headaches are just a few of the problems one might face. Alcohol withdrawal describes the ... Read More
Mental Health and the Mind-Gut Connection: A Digestible Guide
Can what you eat impact a condition like depression? Can food cause it? It's true that we are made up of chemicals and that the chemicals we take in can impact the chemical processes of our body and even our mind. But to what extent? To what extent does our digestive tract influence our brain? And how does our mental ... Read More
Anxiety Affecting Your Diet? You’re Not Alone
You're about to meet two people whose severe anxiety is affecting their diet in very different but equally harmful ways. Maria overeats. Daniel, on the other hand, can't eat. The shared theme that emerges in their stories is that they need help. Maria's Story Maria had never experienced such intense stress before, ... Read More
Psychosis and Mania from Covid: What to Know
Although the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly three years, many questions remain. Among them: where the virus came from, why it causes such severe systemic inflammation, and exactly how long someone remains contagious. Yet another area of concern prompting study is the possible correlation ... Read More
5 Therapies That Can Relieve Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide isn't something anyone likes to talk about. Yet it is a serious and devastating occurrence in America and throughout the world. Whether the person having these thoughts of self-harm and ending it all is you, or a loved one, family member, friend, or co-worker, suicidal ideation and behavior are a desperate cry ... Read More