Updated November 11, 2024 Addiction is a complex disease that impacts all aspects of your life. It affects you physically, emotionally, spiritually and psychologically, causing you to change how you think, feel and act. When you're struggling with addiction to a particular substance like heroin, alcohol, opiates, ... Read More
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OCD Statistics
Unlike some mental health disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder is still not well-understood. It's a condition with a slow onset and acute symptoms that almost everyone experiences to some degree. The causes of Obsessive Compulsive-disorder (OCD) are also not very clear, although it's considered to be a brain ... Read More
Process Addiction Treatment
Behavioral Addictions At FHE Health, we work closely with each patient to understand exactly what they're facing. In some situations, the mental health and substance abuse disorders we treat are also co-occurring with other forms of addiction. Called process addictions or behavioral addictions, these conditions may ... Read More
Self-Doubt vs Depression – When to Get Treatment
Have you ever felt nervous before going into a new social situation and worried people might not like you? Have you ever had thoughts like "I'm not good enough" or "Everyone else is so much more _______ than I am"? If so, you're already familiar with self-doubt. It's a common human emotion. Most people are able to ... Read More
Drug Profile: Mirtazapine
Updated 10/17/2024 Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that's commonly sold under the brand name Remeron. If you're struggling with depression that's further complicated by anxiety or insomnia, your doctor may suggest trying mirtazapine to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. However, when it's ... Read More
Anorexia vs Bulimia: What’s the Difference?
Anorexia and bulimia are the most common eating disorders, afflicting millions of people across the world. It is common knowledge that people with anorexia tend to eat less, introducing restrictive diets in their lives. On the other hand, people with bulimia eat a lot, using various methods to purge. However, the ... Read More
Can a Mental Illness Be Cured? Discover How Long It Takes to Recover
What does recovery from mental illness look like? That's a question that almost anyone affected by a mental health disorder wants an answer to. A truly satisfying answer can be complicated. It's important to understand how mental illnesses can manifest, how they are treated, and the differences in their reoccurrences. ... Read More
6 Mental Health Benefits of Gym Life
When you picture a healthy, well-rounded person who has their life together, you probably imagine someone who works out regularly and sticks to a healthy diet. Common advice when facing depression or a significant life change is to "hit the gym" to improve your mood. But is the culture around gym life healthy? And, is ... Read More
