These meetings are a sample of what is available, but this is not a complete list of peer support groups for those struggling with mental health and use disorders. There may be local meetings in your area that are not so widely known. Reach out to peer-based support services, local advocacy groups and recovery ... Read More
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Six Reasons to Consider Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Now
The rapid spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. and around the world has sadly forced many businesses, civic organizations, and community providers to shut their doors and cease operating indefinitely. For many of us, life as we know it has hit a “pause” button that we did not know existed. Here at FHE Health, ... Read More
How Does Yoga Help Mental Health? Here are 5 Ways
Yoga is widely believed to have gotten its start in India more than 5,000 years ago. It was first mentioned in the Rig Veda, which is an ancient text. Today, more than 20 million people across the world consider themselves regular practitioners of yoga, and it's considered an accessible type of exercise that can be ... Read More
A Brief History of PTSD and How it Was Discovered
We generally think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a modern affliction, but why is this? Despite changes in technology, science and our understanding of certain medical issues, the human condition has been largely the same since the beginning of time. Presumably, we can find out some information about the ... Read More
Can’t Sleep? Explore These Causes of Insomnia
What Is Insomnia? According to the U.S. Department on Women's Health, insomnia is a sleep disorders that is characterized by one or more of the following: Problems falling asleep Waking up too early Having trouble falling asleep after waking up in the night Feeling a lack of rest after ... Read More
Causes and Triggers of PTSD
A person who experiences or witnesses a terrifying or shocking event can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Symptoms of PTSD may include flashbacks, severe anxiety, and nightmares. Individuals who are affected by this condition may find themselves unable to stop thinking about the event that triggered their ... Read More
Brain Training & Neurofeedback – Improving Mental Performance
Is it the latest craze or real science? So goes the conversation about brain training and neurofeedback. Naturally, people want to know whether new technologies that reportedly "retrain" the brain for peak performance are medically legit or just one more money-making ruse; and, the answer to that query turns out to be ... Read More
When to Seek Help for a Personality Disorder
Being human means having emotions and moods; sometimes, there isn’t a rational explanation for how we feel. Everyone experiences mood swings from time to time. This is often due to stressors or life changes, but it can also be related to hormone changes in the body, the weather and the time of year. Feeling moody every ... Read More
