Gambling can become an addiction just as substances such as cocaine or heroin can, says Susan Naversen, MS, AP-DOM and compulsive gambling specialist at FHE Health. "Gambling addiction is the first non-substance to be included as an addiction in the DSM-5," says Naversen. That's the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and ... 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.
Tricks of the Trade: How Casinos Enable Gambling Addiction… And How to Stop – With Gambling Specialist Sue Naversen
Job Protection & Behavioral Health or Dependency Issues: Expert Opinion
Understanding Job Protection and Behavioral Health or Dependency Issues Among the chief reasons individuals don't seek inpatient care when they're struggling with addiction or mental health is because they're afraid they might lose their jobs, says Janet Gerhard, the Director of Public and Community Affairs for FHE ... Read More
Treating Borderline Personality & Bipolar Disorders: With Clinical Director, Dr. Nelson
FHE Health takes a holistic approach to behavioral health treatment, which means it doesn't just concentrate on substance abuse disorders. Often, addiction has ties to mental health disorders, and the team at FHE Health is experienced in treating co-occurring disorders and understanding the role that mental health may ... Read More
5 Major Life Events That Impact Women’s Mental Health: Trauma Therapist
From premenstrual syndrome to pregnancy, women deal with many issues in life that are unique to their gender. Those life changes and other factors can lead women of all backgrounds and situations to experience mental health or addiction issues, and busy modern schedules don't help. "I think what is sometimes ... Read More
Barriers to Long-Term Recovery: An Interview with Molly Lauroesch, Alumni Director of FHE
As if just getting to the first step of recovery doesn't have enough barriers, individuals are likely to face challenges as they navigate paths into long-term recovery. This is true whether you're dealing with a mental health disorder, substance abuse issue or both. Molly Lauroesch, the Alumni Director here at FHE ... Read More
Coping with Common Holiday Triggers for Relapse: An Interview with Dr. Rachael Bishop at FHE
From the critical aunt who can't stop asking you questions to the stress of attending holiday parties or finding the right gift for each person, the holidays can be difficult. According to Dr. Rachael Bishop, one or our Licensed Clinical Psychologists, the days and weeks around the holidays can be difficult for a ... Read More
Family Therapist: How To Help A Family Member In Recovery
An interview with Family Program Director, Ivona Bhadha and Women's Program Director, Mindy Appel Maybe it was the night your husband didn’t come home, or the day that you realized your daughter had been stealing from you. At some point, most family members of people who are addicted realize that their loved ones ... Read More
I’m blessed
Every so often a teacher appears on our lives to teach us great lessons about not only recovery but also about life. That person for me was a man from Texas. I recently got to speak at his treatment enter. I could remember out phone talk when he would share his vision with me and how he hoped it would come to ... Read More
