Imagine being thrust into worldwide stardom by winning the role of Arya Stark in HBO's blockbuster series "Game of Thrones." Now imagine being only 13 years old and taking on your first acting gig without realizing the overwhelming, psychologically exhausting effects instant stardom would have on your self-esteem and ... Read More
FHE Commentary
As behavioral health news breaks it is often covered by organizations that may not understand the issue thoroughly or the consequences it will bring. In this section, the industry leading addiction and behavioral health treatment center, FHE Health tackles the current cultural phenomenons and happenings. Behavioral health is complex, and when you need it explained, it helps to have an expert to help you understand.
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Male Friendship and Mental Health
John Mulaney: What to Learn from Addiction Struggles
Maisie Williams on Anxiety, Depression, and Celebrity
Lady Gaga: Mental Health and Advocacy
Stefani Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, is a household name in the United States and around the world. After her rise to popularity in 2008 with her smash hit "Poker Face," Lady Gaga has released multiple platinum records, acted in movies, performed at awards shows and, overall, been a true pop culture force ... Read More
How Media Coverage of Suicide Both Hurts and Helps the Mental Health Cause
On August 12, 2014, legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams committed suicide. The next morning, the New York Daily News published the news with a single-word headline, "Hanged," in reference to the way Williams chose to take his own life. Over the next five months, the number of suicides rose by nearly ... Read More
PTSD in the Special Forces: Everything You Need to Know
All military members play an integral role in maintaining the security of our country and the safety of its citizens at home and abroad, but when it comes to some of the most dangerous military operations, the special forces play a unique role. In the military, this is referred to as Special Operations Forces (SOF) and ... Read More
5 Lessons Children Learn Seeing Parents Drink
For many, parenting is one of the most challenging responsibilities they will ever take on. It turns your schedule inside out, changes your perspective on the world and those in it, and causes many to renegotiate their personal identity and roles. For those with a drinking problem, kids and alcohol become entangled ... Read More
What’s the Link Between Personality Type and Addiction?
With more than 22 million Americans experiencing a substance abuse problem, it's no wonder people worry if there are predisposing factors to addiction. Some studies show personality traits can make people more prone to addiction, but much of this information is conflicting. According to Scientific American, there is ... Read More
How Political Partisanship May Be Hurting Your Mental Health
It's no secret that the United States is undergoing a period of particularly high political partisanship, but what are the broader implications of this period on society? Is it healthy to be as combative about seemingly every topic that arises as we are today? What roles are social media and the age of real-time ... Read More
A Modern Family Playbook for Managing Rehab with Kids
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about one in 35 children in 2014 lived with at least one parent who had an illicit drug use disorder, and one in 10 children lived with at least one parent with an alcohol abuse disorder. Substance addiction is a disease that affects the ... Read More
