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
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Signs & Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a very specific mental health disorder characterized by a handful of signs and symptoms. It’s not always easy to know if you are schizophrenic or if a loved one may have some of these traits. There are numerous signs of this condition, mainly because there are many types of schizophrenia. The Effects ... Read More
The 10 Drugs That Were in Elvis Presley’s System When He Overdosed – and Other Revelations
It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
The Secret Pharmacological Life of Marilyn Monroe
Few figures of 20th-century popular culture fit the definition of "iconic" quite so completely as Marilyn Monroe. Her life and exploits still captivate new generations of admirers, and so has a darker public interest in the question of whether Marilyn Monroe was a drug addict. Idolized for her beauty and charisma, ... Read More
Women and Drug Use: Gender Differences in Substance Abuse
Women's drug of choice – do women prefer one drug type over the other? The research done has shown that women and their drug use patterns differ from men's. Understanding gender differences in substance abuse, including differences in their drug of choice, can be a very important step in ensuring your own treatment ... Read More
Can You Be Addicted to Stress?
The dangers of chronic stress are widely stated, with researchers tying stress to everything from poor nutrition and sleep habits to heart disease and high blood pressure. Many people take steps to reduce stressors in their lives, including cutting down on their work hours, rethinking some of their interpersonal ... Read More
How Acne Can Affect Mental Health
Chances are, you've had acne at some point in your life. Every year, approximately 50 million Americans develop some type of acne, whether it's pimples, blackheads or another type of blemish. Although acne can affect anyone, it most commonly occurs during adolescence. And for many young adults, it's more than just a ... Read More
The Health and Wellness Center at FHE Health
At FHE Health, we know recovery outcomes improve with a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses the whole person (body, mind, and spirit). Medical and behavioral therapies are a central component of this approach and should be integrated with other evidence-based, health-and-wellness interventions for optimal ... Read More
