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
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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Millennials Dying at Alarming Rate – is Mental Health to blame?
No Alcohol November
What’s the Link Between Personality Type and Addiction?
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
An Essential Survival Guide for Your First Weeks Sober
Staying sober is one of the most challenging steps you’ll take on the path to long-term success. The rate of relapse is high, as much as 40 percent according to the National Institutes on Drug Abuse. Yet, with the right tool kit and resources, you may find it's possible for you to stay the course. The Seriousness of ... Read More
Four Dangers to Mental Health from Kanye West’s Comments on Bipolar Disorder and Mental Illness
Updated February 21, 2022 Since the airing of this blog in June 2019, rapper Kanye West and his open struggles with bipolar disorder have been in the news yet again and a source of celebrity gossip and public speculation. West has been adamant that he does not need medication to manage his symptoms. He also has ... Read More
Forgetting The Last Hangover (and Other Causes of Alcohol Relapse)
After spending a few days in detox and three weeks in an inpatient treatment center, it seems that all the hard work and effort has paid off. You’re sober and seeing life through clear lenses for the first time in a long time. You have done the work, attend your AA meetings and feel confident in your ability to push a ... Read More
Why Choosing a Trusted Mental Health Provider Is Key
When choosing inpatient mental health, there are numerous factors to look at and compare to determine which location is the best fit for your needs. Many people look to accreditation as the gold standard, but it’s not the full view on the quality of care received or the likely outcomes the location can provide. Safety ... Read More
How Mental Health Isn’t All in Your Head: The Physical Effects of Mental Illness
In the health care industry, physical health and mental health have often been treated as distinct concepts. What affects a person's mental health has no bearing on their physical status, or at least, this has been the prevailing thought. At FHE Health, we have a unique perspective and a different viewpoint. As a ... Read More
