Therapy myths are harmful because they can discredit the benefits of therapy and make a person feel that there's no point in trying to get help. There are many reasons why people avoid therapy. But one of the most important reasons is that they believe myths about therapy. It's time to bust those misconceptions once ... Read More
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Using Weed to Cope with Anxiety: When Self-Medicating Backfires
Many people use weed as a way of coping with anxiety, unaware that in the long-term they could be making their symptoms worse. The link between marijuana and anxiety is complex, and using weed, especially to excess, could do more harm than good. Can weed cause anxiety? What impact does tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) ... Read More
Amphetamine Treatment at FHE Health
With stimulants playing a role in 59% of overdoses, amphetamine addiction is a serious condition that requires immediate treatment. Various factors contribute to substance use disorder, but regardless of the cause, inpatient care is the first step toward a full recovery. A medically supervised detox, group and ... Read More
Mental Health Relapse – What is it?
With 12.8% of adults dealing with feelings of anxiety and 4.8% of adults experiencing depression, mental illness is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Therapy can ease the symptoms, but it doesn't offer a cure--and for someone who's already on the edge, a single argument or setback could trigger a mental ... Read More
Finding a Rehab for Weed
Many states have legitimized the recreational and medicinal use of cannabis, also known as marijuana. The drug causes feelings of euphoria and relaxation. It's useful for treating certain health conditions such as anxiety, chronic pain and epilepsy. But evidence is accumulating that a significant percentage (10%) of ... Read More
PTSD and Psychosis
PTSD with psychosis is a rare but real type of PTSD. Learn who's vulnerable to this form of PTSD and how symptoms differ from other types of psychosis. Often caused by exposure to a traumatic event, post-traumatic stress disorder affects a sizable portion of the population. According to the National Center for PTSD, ... Read More
Public Opinion on Mental Health – A Survey
Public perception of mental health in America has changed over the past few decades. Not too long ago, someone might feel ashamed at the mere thought of needing therapy, but social media today is full of young people openly talking about their struggles with mental illness, and the notion of seeing a therapist is ... Read More
Why Mental Health Screenings Should be part of your annual checkup
World Mental Health Month rolls around every October, reminding people to check in on their own mental health and learn how to improve it. An annual mental health check-up can be a great idea — and you don't have to schedule yours only in October. Keep reading to discover what mental health screening is, why it ... Read More
