According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 8.2 million American adults had a mental illness as well as a substance use disorder within the past year. The same study also documented a co-occurrence of serious mental illness and the presence of substance use disorder within 2.6 ... Read More
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Treating Borderline Personality & Bipolar Disorders: With Chief Clinical Officer, 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
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together
Treating Addiction and Severe Panic Disorder Together One out of five people that experience an anxiety or mood disorder also suffers from an alcohol or drug addiction. Panic disorder, a kind of anxiety disorder, is commonly seen amongst people in treatment seeking help for addiction. Severe panic disorders can leave a ... Read More
Common Medications for Personality Disorders
Personality disorders cause lasting changes in an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, making it difficult to relate to other people. The symptoms of a personality disorder can impact a person's ability to maintain employment, participate in social activities, or have successful long-term ... Read More
Acute Stress Disorder
For many people, stress is a normal part of life. Anything from a busy workday to familial obligations makes stress levels rise. While it's normal to experience occasional stress, there are times when stress overwhelms us, causing debilitating symptoms that interfere with our day-to-day lives. If you experience ... Read More
Weed Withdrawal Symptoms That May Be Signs of a Mental Disorder
Marijuana is the most popular drug in the United States outside of alcohol, with 12% of the US population partaking on a regular basis. This number is even higher among those 18 to 29, with 26% admitting to use. As the legalization movement continues to grow — as of 2020, it's legal for recreational use in 11 states ... Read More
What is BPD: Signs and Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Some forms of mental illness, like anxiety and depression, are extremely common and affect a large portion of the population at one point in life. Others, however, are less prevalent. Borderline personality disorder is a serious mental health challenge that affects around 1.4% of the American population. Due to the ... Read More
What Is Delusion Disorder?
Movies and television may portray characters experiencing delusions as part of a storyline or plot. News accounts of individuals acting bizarre and threateningly often describe the person as delusional. Are these accurate descriptions or stereotypes? What is a delusional disorder, and what does it look like? What a ... Read More
