Although we are raised to believe that the more money we have the happier we'll be, studies show that this is only true up to a point. The needs of safety and emotional well being remain consistently important even while there is an upper limit where the effects of money are less important. Gambling ... 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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Words, Not Numbers, When Describing Pain
NPR recently had an eye-opening article called Words Matter When Talking About Pain With Your Doctor. The premise was that because we all experience pain differently, telling your doctor "I feel like I'm at a 6 out of 10" or so is too subjective to give the doctor any real information. The Problem Let's say that ... Read More
The Apple Can Fall Far From the Tree
You've probably heard the expression about the apple falling from the tree. The idea is that most of us are going to resemble our parents in some capacity. While it's true that we inherit much--good and bad--from our parents, it is also true that we are not them. We are not responsible for their mistakes, and we do not ... Read More
“I Feel Like My Xanax is Doing More Harm Than Good”
The title here is a statement recently posted to a Facebook group. The current state of the opioid crisis shows that the original poster is far from the only person experiencing this problem. Different Bodies, Different Minds Before we continue, let's jump to the most important part first. If you are on a ... Read More
What’s in a Name?
In mythology, knowing someone's real name will often give the hero power over that person. We see this reflected in stories like Rumpelstiltskin and even modern stories like Deadpool. In some cultures, people have their common name but they also have secret names which are said to be their true name--this they only ... Read More
Separating Fact From Fiction
The struggle with addiction, depression, and other sometimes invisible illnesses is largely a struggle with hope. The part of our brain that believes we can get better is struggling with the part of our brain that is afraid to. Unfortunately, there are many predators out there who are in a hurry to profit from our ... Read More
Humanizing Addiction
Yesterday I caught a friend saying "His father was a drunk." Ugh. We've all said things like that before, most people wouldn't think twice about. But he knows better, which is why he's now mad at himself for the comment. It's important for us to go out of our way to recognize the humanity of the people suffering from ... Read More
The Myth of the Tortured Artist
Sit back and close your eyes. Think about an artist or musician, some creative type. What do you see? Perhaps you see someone in a pristine white room, but for most people that’s not what they envision. Those imagining musicians often end up picturing a Kurt Cobain type stumbling about from heroin abuse or making his ... Read More
