Much has changed since the launch of the very first dating app, Match.com, in 1995. Dating then still largely depended on first meeting someone in person and asking for their number. Today, online dating is the main way to meet people, thanks to a plethora of apps offering more choices and greater convenience than ever ... Read More
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The Toll of Online Dating: Surprising New Survey Data
Can You Have PTSD from a Home Fire or Burglary?
When dangerous, shocking, or scary events occur, the body triggers a series of functions that help protect you until the danger passes. You probably know this as the "fight-or-flight" response. After trauma, people experience a range of symptoms because this response doesn't fully stop. While most recover with time, ... Read More
5 Tips for Living with Someone with Depression
All relationships require a lot of work because they demand time, communication, honesty, loyalty, understanding and compromise. Living or being with someone who's depressed can be even more challenging, as they may not understand why they're feeling down. It takes adjustments on your part to provide support while ... Read More
Pain & the Mind: Fibromyalgia
The overlap of pain with mental health disorders can be overwhelming and confusing to those experiencing it. The chronic condition known as "fibromyalgia" is one example. It is characterized by a constellation of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, poor sleep, neuropathy, and nerve pain. Read on to learn more ... Read More
Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness? The Most Common Mental Conditions That Drive People to Drink
Do You Suspect That Your Drinking is Due to an Unknown Mental Disorder? If so, you may be one of many Americans whose alcohol abuse is linked with mental illness. The comorbidity of alcohol and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), bipolar disorder, depression, and several other conditions increases the risk of ... 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
How Political Partisanship May Be Hurting Your Mental Health
It's no secret that the United States is undergoing a period of particularly high political partisanship, but what are the broader implications of this period on society? Is it healthy to be as combative about seemingly every topic that arises as we are today? What roles are social media and the age of real-time ... Read More
Do You Have an Addictive Personality? Find Out!
Have you heard the term highly addictive personality and wondered what it means? It’s not a clinical term, but this type of personality may indicate that you are at a higher risk for developing a chemical dependency and addiction. Do You Think You Have an Addictive Personality? To find out, take a quick quiz. Read ... Read More