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Shatterproof FHE Health is a specialized addiction and mental health treatment program for first responders. Its treatments, therapies, and supports are designed to address the unique needs of the men and women, who routinely face crises, danger, and trauma in their job as public servants. What, specifically, sets ... Read More

In Part 4, we discussed how certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies can contribute to depression and anxiety. While obtaining nutrients from food is always the ideal approach, it's not always realistic or practical for everyone to meet their needs through diet alone, especially when addressing or preventing a ... Read More

Welcome to Part 5 of our series on the role of nutrition in mental health, focusing on depression and anxiety. In Part 4, we explored the essential nutrients linked to mental health, discussed how deficiencies in these nutrients can contribute to symptoms of depression and anxiety, and highlighted the best food sources ... Read More

Welcome back to our series on nutrition for mental health! This is Part 4 of our exploration of how diet can profoundly impact mental well-being, particularly for those struggling with depression and anxiety. In this installment, we delve into one of the most critical yet often overlooked contributors to mental ... Read More

In the ongoing journey to explore how food impacts mental health, it’s not just the usual suspects like gluten and dairy that can play a significant role. Beyond common allergies and sensitivities, there are lesser-known compounds in our food that may be quietly influencing our mood, anxiety, brain function, and ... Read More

If you’ve ever felt like your mental health challenges could be linked to something beyond stress or genetics, it might be time to take a closer look at your diet. Food sensitivities —particularly to common allergens like gluten, dairy, and corn — can trigger a range of neurological symptoms, including mood swings, ... Read More

Have you ever wondered if your diet could be affecting your mood or making anxiety harder to manage? The foods we eat have a powerful influence on our mental well-being, and research shows that nutrition plays a critical role in conditions like depression and anxiety. Whether you're struggling with constant low energy ... Read More

Inhaling or smoking drugs is a popular form of substance use. People commonly smoke not just tobacco, nicotine, and cannabis, but cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription drugs, and nitrous oxide. Even opiates like heroin and fentanyl are used in this way; in fact, some research has pointed to an increasing trend. But ... Read More