Mental health statistics show that more than half of all Americans will have a mental health diagnosis at some point in their lives, with 1 in 5 experiencing mental illness in any given year. Take a deep dive into the statistics on mental health conditions and some of the most common diagnoses. Mental Health ... Read More
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Should You Be in a Relationship if You Have Mental Health Issues?
Romantic relationships are inherently complicated, especially during the early days. Even in healthy relationships, both partners must learn effective communication skills, compromise and conflict resolution. Daily routines, which can be a lifeline to those with mental illnesses, are inevitably disrupted with a new ... Read More
When a Loved One Has Anxiety: A Reading List for Family Members
More than 40 million Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder. It can cripple their lives, rob them of joy, and jeopardize jobs, families, relationships, and futures. Yet, anxiety can alert us that something's wrong, out of kilter, or off-track. The key for those who struggle with anxiety or family members eager to ... Read More
How Healthy Nutrition Boosts Recovery
If you talk to Staci Shacter about nutrition for just a few minutes, it quickly becomes evident that she’s a passionate believer in the power of food to heal. She’s also a reservoir of information on the subject. As a registered dietician serving FHE Health, Shacter regularly educates patients about how healthy ... Read More
Post-Partum Depression and the Case for Immediate Intervention
New moms face a variety of struggles as they adjust to life with a newborn. Lack of sleep, a healing body and continuous fatigue, paired with learning a new schedule and trying to keep a new baby content, are just a few of the challenges a new mother must navigate. Pregnancy and the act of giving birth can also trigger ... Read More
Common Mental Health Struggles Among The Neurodiverse Community
Millions of people around the world struggle with managing their mental health. Depression and anxiety are widespread, and feelings of stress are ever-present. These conditions impact everyone, but they intersect with one community in some unique ways. "Neurodiversity" is a broad term that represents the different ... Read More
Imprisonment and Asylums? A Disturbing History of Mental Health Care
Mental illness is a widespread issue that millions of people have to manage every day. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults in the U.S. experience some form of mental illness every year, with the most common being a major depressive episode or anxiety disorder. While these numbers ... Read More
Increasingly Secretive Behavior – Signs of Drug Abuse
For most people, developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol marks a low point in their lives— one they'd rather hide. By its nature, addiction is very isolating. Secretive behavior is a classic sign of addiction and is a common way many people try to avoid the social fallout that may come with admitting a substance ... Read More