When a relationship is healthy, it is characterized by honesty, respect, trust, and open communication. Partners support one another and know how and when to compromise. Mental health is another very important factor in healthy relationships. It can play a role in determining the overall health of a relationship. It ... Read More
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How to Manage Therapy with a Busy Work Schedule
More people than ever are turning to therapy for help with various issues, but not everyone finds it easy to accommodate within a busy work schedule. Sometimes, managing therapy within the constraints of work duties and commitments can seem like an impossible task. That can be a barrier to getting the help one needs to ... Read More
Performance-Enhancing Beta Blockers: An Expert Opinion
What constitutes a performance-enhancing drug? That question continues to spark vigorous debate. The off-label use of beta blockers in recent years is one example. These drugs have made their way into many arenas where people must perform or compete: Athletes use beta blockers to reduce anxiety and steady their ... Read More
Women, Perfectionism and Social Media – An Interview with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson
When FHE Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson talks about women, perfectionism and social media, it quickly becomes apparent that he knows a thing or two about the topic, having dealt with it firsthand. Dr. Nelson has experience in the area of treating body image issues and eating disorders— conditions that ... Read More
Unique Barriers That Women Face in the Recovery Process
Drug and alcohol addiction affects women differently than men, according to the research. Women are physiologically more susceptible. They are also more vulnerable to the adverse side effects, such as liver damage and overdose. In addition to these challenges, women are more prone to relapsing in recovery, often due to ... Read More
How Addiction Takes a Toll on Relationships with Dr. Sachi
The impact of addiction on relationships is unquestionable. Anyone struggling with addiction quickly discovers that it’s impossible to maintain the destructive behaviors of a drug or alcohol problem without affecting their close relationships with family and friends. Likewise, anyone with an addicted ... Read More
Ketamine Safety: Facts from a Medical Expert
Ketamine has earned a reputation for being a “miracle drug” for those with hard-to-treat, suicidal depression. That has spurred a growing number of providers nationwide, including FHE Health, to prescribe the drug. Ketamine’s meteoric success as an antidepressant has raised questions about the drug’s safety, ... Read More
How Small Daily Affirmations Help Mental Health: An Expert’s Take
Sometimes a relatively small tweak to your routine, when practiced daily over time, can make a positive, life-changing difference. Just ask Director of Alumni Services Joi Honer. She recently started a new program for alumni built on the same premise. In this case, the “small tweak” is a daily affirmation sent as a ... Read More