Every woman deserves a happy, fulfilling life. Unfortunately, women's mental health issues often go ignored. Society tells women that admitting to feelings of depression after giving birth makes them bad mothers. Career women are expected to raise children, clean the house and thrive in their industries without ... 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
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FHE Health Honored as “Large Business of the Year” for Its Community Leadership and Service
FHE Health was honored to receive the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce’s “Large Business of the Year” Award, at a luncheon at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach, on Friday, December 9, 2022. The third annual Community Heroes Awards ceremony, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce’s Deerfield Beach Council, recognizes a ... Read More
This Drug Addiction Medication Is Treating Long Covid
Though many people who contracted Covid were fortunate to overcome the virus and return to everyday life, some people continued to experience health problems that came to be known as "long Covid." Until recently, there was no known treatment for this constellation of symptoms. Preliminary research now suggests that ... Read More
“Ban the Box”: How and Who It Helps in a Job Search
Finding employment with a criminal record is a struggle one in three adults in America faces. The Quarterly Journal of Economics reports that only 39% of employers are comfortable hiring someone who has been in trouble with the law. Although considerations like safety insurance policies can improve this number, some ... Read More
No More Shame Story: Alaina H.
Trigger Warning: The following article mentions sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide. “Someday I’m going to sell my life story to Lifetime Movies and become a millionaire,” Alaina H. joked in a recent interview. Having a sense of humor has helped her navigate her mental health journey and served as a coping tool ... Read More
Can Tighter FDA Regulations on Nicotine Reduce Addiction?
Nicotine use in the United States has changed throughout the decades. Restaurants used to have smoking and non-smoking sections. Cigarettes were allowed in bars and other public places. Tobacco and e-cigarette companies have used marketing techniques to make smoking more appealing to youth, which has led to an increase ... Read More
What New Funding for Mental Health Clinics Entails
Mental health isn't just important on an individual level—it's an essential element for strong communities. Unaddressed mental health needs are associated with increased rates of poverty, crime, and homelessness and can have a negative impact on local economies. They may also impact local health care costs, impede ... Read More
How .05 BAC Bills and Tighter Drunk-Driving Standards Work
Data released in mid-2021 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the year was on pace for the highest number of drunk driving fatalities since 2006. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called it a crisis, saying, “More than 20,000 people died on U.S. roads in the first six ... Read More
