It's no secret that substance abuse is a problem on American college campuses. Each year, publications such as Princeton Review and Best Colleges post annual lists highlighting the "top party schools." Fraternity/sorority and house parties and near-campus bars with dirt-cheap drink specials accompany the typical ... Read More
Search Results for: eating disorder
What are the Mental Health Side Effects of the COVID Vaccine?
While the long-term effects of the global pandemic won't be fully realized for decades, the links between mental illness and COVID-19 have been clear from the start. The stress of facing a deadly virus during a period of lengthy isolation, increased unemployment, and a decrease in access to consistent support has ... Read More
Emotional Incest: What It Is and What It Could Mean
It's natural for people to lean on their family members for support. However, when a family is under a lot of stress, this tendency to lean can turn unhealthy. Stressed family units can quickly progress into situations where a child is relied on too much for emotional support. This is known as "emotional incest" and ... Read More
How to Know if I’m in Denial About Addiction
Waking up dazed and confused day in and day out isn't a behavioral pattern that's conducive to happiness. Neither is succumbing to incessant cravings and urges to drink or do drugs. The tendency to dismiss mounting negative consequences starts to take on a life of its own, with even more dire results. These signs of ... Read More
What is Behavioral Health and Mental Health? Understanding the Difference
Updated on December 21, 2022 Behavioral health and mental health are two terms often used together to mean the same thing. Yet, they are different. The concept and development of behavioral health services and treatment developed in the 1970s and 1980s but has changed significantly over the last 40 years. It's ... Read More
Residential and Inpatient Mental Health Treatment Facility
Prioritizing mental health is just as important to your well-being as your physical health. At FHE Health, we specialize in providing comprehensive mental health care and work closely with you to provide you with a customized treatment plan. A key component of this is residential psychiatric care. Understanding ... Read More
Body Image and Social Media Questionnaire
Americans have long had complicated relationships with their body image. But in recent years, the rise of social media has added another layer of complexity. Bombarded with images of toned arms, legs, and rock-hard abs in their newsfeeds, many people struggle with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and their own body ... Read More
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ+ Community
Life isn’t always easy for members of the LGBTQ+ community (people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, or other orientations). According to a recent report for National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, the majority of ... Read More
