It is a hugely popular resolution. Whether at the start of a new year or as an evergreen aspiration, more “work-life balance” is a widely sought-after, self-help goal—but is it even achievable, and if so, what does it look like? For answers to these and other questions, we reached out to Dr. Beau A. Nelson, DBH, LCSW, ... Read More
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“Work-Life Balance”: Is It Achievable?
Holiday Intervention Tips from a Certified Interventionist
The holidays are notorious for being rife with addiction and mental health triggers—so much so that holiday interventions are a bit of a running joke. Just ask FHE Health National Outreach Liaison Melissa Davis. In a recent interview, she shared, “A person who is actively showing symptoms of their addiction could be ... Read More
What to Know if You Were Drugged: Tips from an Expert
Every year, Americans become victims of a drugging, and some of them lose their lives. The exact number of these crimes is hard to obtain, mainly due to factors like the underreporting on the part of the victims and the highly anecdotal nature of druggings linked to robbery. (These crimes may make headlines in ... Read More
What Makes a Good Therapy Dog for First Responders? An Expert’s Take
Next month, FHE Health will announce the winner of the first annual “First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award” from a pack of more than 40 canine applicants nationwide. Dean Moreno will be leading the selection process. He is the founder of First Responders Pack Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve ... Read More
The Benefits of EMDR for First Responders, from an Expert
FHE Health has begun providing intensive EMDR (“Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing”) as part of its specialized inpatient treatment program for first responders. The Shatterproof Intensive EMDR Program includes one EMDR resourcing group session, an intensive EMDR workbook for customizing individual goals, and ... Read More
Overcoming Mental and Physical Disabilities: War Hero Shilo A. Harris
October is Disability Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to educate the public about the accomplishments of those who live with disabilities. One of those people is Shilo A. Harris, whose heroism in the face of extreme adversity is an inspirational way to celebrate the theme of this month. (You can find more of ... Read More
Going “No Contact” with a Loved One: A Therapist’s Advice
Sometimes going “no contact” with a loved one is necessary for the sake of a person’s mental health, yet discerning when and how to do that can be difficult. For some people, cutting off ties with a close friend or family member seems extreme, even though circumstances may call for it. For others, the challenge has ... Read More
Porn Addiction and Mental Health: An Expert’s Insights
Porn is a booming industry, both in the U.S. and around the world, and if recent statistics are any indication, porn consumption and addiction are on the rise. That has psychologists concerned—but why? It’s a complex question, one best left to experts like Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP. As a mental health and ... Read More