We've all heard about being hangry. You go without eating for a while and suddenly every little thing irritates you and it just won't stop until you get some food in your belly. If just going without eating for a little bit is enough to affect your mood, what does dieting do? Making that big of a change in what you ... Read More
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Resolving Religious Trauma–Is It Possible?
Religion is a shared experience across virtually all cultures, countries, and ethnicities, with about 85 percent of the world's population identifying with a religion. At its best, religion can help people build vital social connections, provide a sense of structure, and promote self-improvement, empathy, and learning. ... Read More
Inner Child Therapy – What It Is and How It Helps
In the United States, only 19% of adults receive treatment for mental health conditions. Less than 8% of them pursue counseling and therapy to deal with their problems. However, we experience life differently, so you should expect and seek different methods to address your mental health needs. Inner child therapy is a ... Read More
Unrealistic Beauty Standards, Mental Health, and Their Eye-Catching Relationship
Like most teenagers, Lindsay goes on social media to pass the time when she's not busy with school or homework. Many of the influencers she follows use filters on photos, and some edit a lot before posting them. When looking at these refined and unrealistic photos, she feels that by comparison, she's imperfect and ... Read More
27 Signs That a Teen May Be Traumatized
Trauma can be extremely difficult to quantify and recognize, especially in children and teenagers. At their core, traumatic events are experiences that cause physical, emotional or psychological harm. Trauma can also be extremely variable: An event that causes lasting distress in one person may not have a significant ... 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
5 Therapies That Can Relieve Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide is a heavy topic that no one likes to talk about. However, it's a serious, devastating occurrence with a far-reaching effect. According to a fact sheet from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 12 million Americans had suicidal thoughts, and about 1.4 million tried to carry out those suicidal ... Read More
Does Insurance Cover Outpatient Mental Health Care?
Outpatient treatment provides convenient access to mental health and addiction treatment services without the inconvenience of overnight stays and the added expenses of round-the-clock care. Even though the cost tends to be much less for outpatient care, it can still be difficult to cover the expense out of pocket ... Read More
