"He swore that oath to protect and serve Pours his heart and soul into both those words Lays his life on the line The line he walks is razor fine Tempered strength is always tough But he ain't gonna buckle Under the weight of the badge" -George Strait, Weight of the Badge In a song that celebrates the ... Read More
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The State of Addiction and Mental Health in an Election Season
Americans have been demanding improvements in mental health and addiction treatment access and insurance coverage for some time. While there's no doubt that there has been progress, especially since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its insurance coverage mandates regarding mental health and substance ... Read More
Robot Pet Therapy a Growing Trend: Does It Work?
Often used for surgical assistance, robots are making their way into medical clinics, too. Though it may be tempting to envision these devices as merely structures of wire and steel, think again: In some clinical settings, robots are covered in fur and even bark. If you're familiar with the film The Stepford Wives, ... Read More
Must Love Dogs and Cats: Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Improved immune system, reduced blood pressure, reduced stress and anxiety levels and enhanced self-esteem; these may sound like the promises of the newest medication to hit the market. However, they don't just come from a medication; these are the time-tested benefits of a drug-free treatment called Animal-Assisted ... Read More
FHE Health Supports for the LGBTQIA+ Community
Since we last aired this piece in June 2024, Kim Sorondo's title has changed to Patient and Family Support Clinician. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community face unique mental health challenges related to being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, or Asexual/Ally. Discrimination and ... Read More
Art Therapy at FHE Health
Art Therapy, a visual form of expressive arts therapy, is one of the services offered through FHE Health’s Expressive Arts Therapy program. Creative arts like painting and drawing can support therapy and treatment goals in numerous ways, but not many people are familiar with how art therapy works and what it does. This ... Read More
How Common Are Drug Dreams, Nightmares of Relapse?
It has often been said that substance addiction affects nearly every aspect of a person's life. For some, even their sleep doesn't always afford them an escape from the effects of drug addiction. Dreaming about using drugs or alcohol is not uncommon among people in recovery, especially during the early days of their ... Read More
How Chronic Illness Can Erode Mental Health
I met Santa last year. He asked what I wanted for Christmas, and I told him a sparkling unicorn. He told me to be realistic. So, I asked for a cure for just one of my chronic illnesses. Santa laughed and asked what color I wanted my unicorn. I find myself truly grateful for sarcasm when it comes to navigating ... Read More
