If you are reading this, I would like to first offer my congratulations. Congratulations on surviving what is considered, for many, a challenging and stressful time of year. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Alaina. I went through the Restore (Mental Health) Program at FHE at the beginning of ... Read More
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Debunking Hollywood’s Depictions of Bipolar Disorder
No one can accuse Hollywood of being overly sensitive to mental illness and bipolar disorder. Whether in movies or TV shows, Hollywood productions frequently use bipolar disorder as a plot device to spin the action forward. Too often, they achieve this result by falling back on stereotypes about the disorder, depicting ... Read More
Does Depression Treatment Work?
Depression can often feel like a permanent, incurable condition, but that's far from the truth. Depression is treatable, and there are many different depression treatments that work. Since depression as a condition presents itself differently in people, it's essential to realize that there isn't a one-size-fits-all ... Read More
5 Options to Consider for Depression Treatment
Depression can be a paralyzing mental health condition that saps your energy and enthusiasm for life. However, contrary to popular belief, the condition is not at all rare and affects more than 10% of women and 5% of men at some point in their lives. A number of depression treatment options are available to address the ... Read More
Different Types of Depression Disorders
In past years, before real research was done on the different depression types, people sometimes believed depression was simply a feeling of unhappiness or self-pity. It was common to think depression was a choice someone could make to be sad, depressed or negative. Many believed that if you only "smile though your ... Read More
How Gig Jobs Can Wear on Mental Health
Advances in technology have been a major influence on the way we work today. They allow people to connect and coordinate effectively across distances. One of the major work-life shifts we've seen is the rise of the "gig economy." The gig economy is a labor market that consists of part-time and freelance jobs rather ... Read More
When Is the Rise and Grind of a Work Lifestyle Toxic?
You can spot people who've been swallowed up by the toxic culture of the rise and grind all around you. Those caught up in what's also known as hustle culture check their email constantly on the train into the city or worse, when they're driving. You see them at the gym, on the ellipticals or bikes, smartphone in hand, ... Read More
How Good Posture Can Benefit Mental Health
You've probably heard someone say things like "Sit up straight," "Square those shoulders" or "Chin up." This advice may be focused quite literally on good posture and not slouching. However, you may have also heard someone say how keeping your shoulders back and your chin up can convey confidence and better mental ... Read More