Gambling addiction disorder has been with us since the dawn of our species. But the ubiquitous nature of the internet makes an addiction to online gambling especially hard to beat. The internet's usually all around us. It's in your face, and an essential part of modern living. That makes changing your environment ... Read More
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Mental Health: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment
Negative experiences are an unfortunate reality of life. Sooner or later, most people will experience something like a car accident, the sudden loss of a loved one, a serious injury or a burglary. Statistically, 70 percent of Americans, or around 220 million people, have experienced some form of traumatic event in ... Read More
Substance Use Disorder and SUD Treatment at FHE
How Common Is Substance Use Disorder? Substance use disorder, or SUD, occurs when a person is dependent on a substance for a period of time. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that 21.5 million people over the age of 12 had a SUD in 2014. Of this, 94.2 percent were people over the ... Read More
Mental Health: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
It’s not uncommon to hear obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, used in the context of a joke. For example, someone who prefers to keep their home clean may say, “Oh, I’m OCD about cleaning.” However, there’s a difference between a preference and a compulsion, and that’s what separates real OCD from the kind ... Read More
Mental Health: Personality Disorder Treatments
Personality disorders occur in many people — you’re not alone. The National Institutes of Mental Health show that about 9.1 percent of adults have a personality disorder, and 1.4 percent have borderline personality disorder. It doesn’t matter what race or sex you are; it can occur in anyone. There are ways to get help ... Read More
Mental Health: Bipolar Disorder
What Is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a condition of the brain that affects just under 3 percent of Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It's also called manic-depressive illness or manic depression. Bipolar disorder causes extreme changes in mood that often lead to shifts in ... Read More
Simultaneously Treating OCD and Addiction
Treating OCD and Addiction Simultaneously Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety disorder that is debilitating for those that live with its symptoms from day to day. It affects a person's ability to perform daily tasks and seems to control all areas of life. Unfortunately, many undiagnosed individuals do ... Read More
Social Media Influencers and Your Mental Health
Social media feels inescapable. There are 4.8 billion social media users worldwide. On average, people report spending almost 2.5 hours on social media daily. And it's nearly impossible to be on social media without coming across social media influencers. So, what's the impact of social media influencers on the ... Read More
