In 2021, famous tennis player Naomi Osaka made international headlines when she withdrew from the 2021 French Open competition due to her struggles with depression and anxiety. Naomi Osaka's mental health has been a frequent topic in interviews ever since, and the athlete doesn't shy away from sharing her struggles ... Read More
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Naomi Osaka on Her Mental Health Match
How UFC’s Paddy Pimblett is Fighting for Men’s Mental Health
"I'd rather my mate cry on my shoulder than be at his funeral next week." When UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett won a second-round submission over Jordan Leavitt in June 2022, nobody in the crowd was expecting anything profound from him in the post-fight interview. He had, after all, just choked out his opponent and ... Read More
Where Are They Today? A Series on Past Hope for Healing Winners
In March 2020, Isabel Buckingham and Melanie Ryerson became the first-ever recipients of “FHE Health’s Hope for Healing Scholarship.” Now in its fifth year, our annual $5000 scholarship recognizes two outstanding students in the field of behavioral health, one undergraduate and one graduate student. Where are ... Read More
Tommy Lee: Really “Two Gallons of Vodka a Day”?
Anyone could have guessed that Tommy Lee's alcohol consumption was excessive. Learn how bad his alcohol addiction had gotten and his thoughts on being sober. In October 2023, former Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee did a podcast interview, sharing that he'd just achieved 1 year of sobriety. This is a huge ... Read More
The Mental Health Legacy of Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter
Some of the most prominent pioneers in American mental health advocacy include First Lady Rosalynn Carter and President Jimmy Carter. Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter's mental health legacy involved decades as ahead-of-their-time trailblazers who built institutions and set precedents that are still making a difference today. ... Read More
Angus Cloud: The Backstory to His Tragic Overdose
In July 2023, the world was shocked to hear of famous actor Angus Cloud's passing. Cloud was a rising Hollywood star known for playing Fezco on the HBO series Euphoria. The media soon started reporting the details of his death, revealing that Cloud had died from a drug overdose. Let's take a closer look at Angus ... Read More
Managing OCD Through the Hectic Holidays
For many people, the holiday season is one of fun, family and friends — but this isn't the case for everyone. If you've been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder or suspect you might be dealing with it, the holidays can have you feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Habits like OCD muscle clenching, counting ... Read More
The Mental Health Files on J Edgar Hoover
Today, J. Edgar Hoover is a household name. The man is best known for being the founder and first director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While he was an impressive man who paved the way for modern criminology, he also was known for nursing an intense desire for power — and when he had authority, he was ... Read More
















