The U.S. workforce is burnt out, with 52% of people reporting they experience burnout due to their working conditions or the parameters of the job. When work becomes too stressful to manage, it's important to seek support to protect your mental health. Many employers offer employee benefit programs with ... Read More
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The Opioid Crisis in Perspective: Deaths, Lawsuits and Reforms
In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared the opioid epidemic in the United States a "public health emergency." It's only been a few years since that has happened, but it seems a lot of progress has been made with the opioid crisis. We are now in a position to reflect on the situation and ... Read More
Reflections from the Site of the Surfside Tragedy – A Q&A with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson
Updated July 1, 2022 Friday, June 24, marked the one-year anniversary of the Surfside tragedy that claimed the lives of 98 people. When the tower fell, the town reached out to FHE Health for help counseling city employees who were part of the rescue effort and the difficult days following the tragedy. Dr. Beau ... Read More
How Revenge Became a Popular Reason to Travel
As travel restrictions are lifted and more families regain financial stability, "revenge travel" is on the rise. Here's how taking a vacation can help you protect your mental health.As more Americans are getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and restrictions across the country are loosening, many are beginning to do ... Read More
No More Shame Story: Olivia Derr
Trigger Warning: The following story includes mention of self-harm and overdose. On Christmas Eve in 2018, at the age of 21, Olivia Derr messaged a friend to suggest they both “do so much drugs that we die.” The friend backed out, but Olivia followed through with her intention. She had spent the last several ... Read More
How Has COVID Affected Mental Health and Alcohol Use? – New Survey Findings
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting fallout have introduced dramatic life changes for many of us. From higher anxiety and depression levels to experiences of grief and loss, few lives have been left untouched by the developments of the last few months. At FHE Health, our thoughts are with those most affected by the ... Read More
Obsessive Selfies: What a Photo Reel May Reveal About Mental Health
From carefully tweaked glamour shots to extreme selfies—those stomach-churning snapshots of individuals hanging precariously from skyscrapers or posing in front of moving trains—selfies are the lifeblood of social media, and no profile is complete without at least a few of them. And, everyone knows at least a few ... Read More
How Rehab Can Improve Emotional Maturity
Quitting drugs or alcohol is more complex than simply allowing your body to rid itself of the influence of the substances in question. For many people, the emotional immaturity that treatment seeks to correct is the most important factor to target. This is the reason detox alone isn't successful for many people ... Read More