Despite their reputation, the holidays are not always “the most wonderful time of the year” and can be downright difficult for many people. For those in mental health or substance use recovery, especially those in early recovery, this time of the year can present unique challenges. And, because being around family can ... Read More
Expert Columns
FHE Health recognizes that our strength comes from the amazing team members that comprise us. Our team of experts range from administrative to neurological doctors. Our experienced team is not only leading the industry in client care, but also informing our articles and regularly contributing articles to this section. When it comes to explaining Neuro Rehab or HIPPA compliance, there is no better place to go than our experts in these fields.
Alumni Supports Over the Holidays: How to Stay Connected
Healing Your Relationship with Food: Pt. 2, The Physical Aspects
Welcome to the second post in our four-part series on healing your relationship with food. Part One If you've ever felt disconnected from your body’s hunger signals or found yourself eating mindlessly, you're not alone. Many of us were never taught how to truly listen to our bodies and eat in a way that supports ... Read More
Medical Massage Therapy in Mental Health Rehab: A Q&A with an Expert
Therapeutic massage is an ancient practice, having evolved over thousands of years to comprise a range of techniques and modalities. “Medical massage therapy," the application of massage therapy to treat medical conditions, is a more recent concept. The practice first gained ground in the mid 20th century. Since then, ... Read More
The Challenges of Returning to Civilian Life: An Expert’s Insights
The transition from active military duty to civilian life can be challenging on multiple fronts for veterans. Raymond (“Ray”) McDaniel knows. As a clinical therapist and a program lead for Shatterproof FHE Health, our specialized treatment program for first responders, McDaniel has come alongside many people who in ... Read More
Peer Support for First Responders: Insights from an Expert
First responders with addiction or mental health needs face many barriers that keep them from seeking treatment, from stigma and lack of time to a fear of being perceived as weak or unfit to serve. This reality helps to explain why, when at least 60 percent of first responders report they need treatment, less than half ... Read More
The Benefits of Integral Breathing for Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention is an important conversation for anyone in recovery. Ideally, it starts during treatment. The goal is to learn and practice new coping skills for managing stress and other triggers in life after rehab. Many of these tools, (exercise, therapy, support groups, etc.), are well-known for their ... Read More
What It’s Like to Respond to an Overdose Emergency
Trigger Warning: This article contains language about overdose that could be triggering for some people. The overdose epidemic in this country has continued to outpace itself. Drug overdose deaths, most of which were opioid-related, hit a new high in 2022. For every one of these 109,000 deaths, there were many ... Read More
The Science Behind the Overdose Dangers of Relapse, From an Expert
Drug overdose is now a leading cause of death in this country, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It is also a public health crisis that has left families in grief, decimated whole communities, and prompted an urgent nationwide search for solutions. Dr. Albert Castellon, M.D., has devoted much of his ... Read More
