In what ways is community valuable to mental health? Conversely, how are social isolation and loneliness harmful to a person’s psychological wellbeing? Questions like these have prompted a flurry of study in the last decade by major research institutions across the country. What scientists have found is that, whereas ... 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.
What Experts Say About the Importance of Community to Mental Health
How Healthy Nutrition Boosts Recovery
If you talk to Staci Shacter about nutrition for just a few minutes, it quickly becomes evident that she’s a passionate believer in the power of food to heal. She’s also a reservoir of information on the subject. As a registered dietician serving FHE Health, Shacter regularly educates patients about how healthy ... Read More
The Dangers of Letting a Diagnosis Define Us
A mental health diagnosis can impact a person’s sense of self and their assumptions about what they can and cannot do. Sometimes this dynamic can be so self-limiting that it keeps a person from living their life to its fullest. In other words, there are dangers to letting a diagnosis define us, as writer Jordan Kisner ... Read More
Is People Pleasing Causing Problems? What to Know, From an Expert
People pleasing can wear on a person’s mental health. Sometimes the negative impact can be significant. It can also be a sign of an underlying condition that may benefit from treatment. For help decoding this common behavior, including what can cause it, who may be more prone to it, and its adverse effects, we reached ... Read More
“7 Pillars” and Other Mindfulness Practices, from an Expert in DBT
“Mindfulness” is a bit of a buzz word these days. While most of us have heard it used, often in the context of health and wellbeing, the term can mean different things. Much of the time, mindfulness is interpreted narrowly as “meditation,” but meditation is one of many mindfulness practices. “I like to think of ... Read More
Expert Opinion: Can Medication Help Me Through a Crisis?
A crisis is any event or accumulation of events that causes inner turmoil and challenges a person’s life coping skills. Whether it’s an earth-shattering, traumatic experience or a time of intense life challenges and difficulties, a crisis can shake anyone to their core, calling into question their sense of meaning and ... Read More
Expert Tips for Managing the Traumatic Effects of a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters have increased fivefold in the last 50 years, the World Meteorological Organization declared in a report in 2021. These extreme weather events can be traumatic to live through. A hurricane, wildfire, tornado, or severe flooding isn’t just scary to experience because it can claim lives. In one fell ... Read More
How to Gauge the Severity of a Trauma and Respond Appropriately
Most people will experience a traumatic event during their lifetime, according to the National Center for PTSD. It reports that six out of 10 men and five out of 10 women are affected by trauma, and that the nature of their trauma can depend to some degree on their gender: Women are more vulnerable to sexual ... Read More