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
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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
Effects of Mental Illness: The Dangerous Mind
Any death is tragic, but losing a loved one to a potentially treatable mental health disorder can be particularly painful. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 Americans suffers from mental illness during any given year. Additionally, adults suffering from mental illness in the U.S. die ... Read More
Common Addictions and How To Stay Sober After Treatment
Millions of people in the United States are addicted to some kind of chemical substance or some kind of action that triggers chemicals in the brain’s reward center. Most of those people struggling with chemical dependence or some form of psychological addiction have more than one addiction haunting them every single ... Read More
Drug Profile: What is Vyvanse? Withdrawal & Side Effects
What is Vyvanse? Vyvanse is a prescription drug that is typically prescribed for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms. It is a central nervous system stimulant and controlled substance. Vyvanse is approved for use by the FDA for individuals aged six and up. Some doctors and patients prefer ... Read More
Jessica Simpson Comes Clean About Her Addiction
"Secrets will eat us alive, they keep us really sick ... Once we talk through those secrets, even if it's talking through them with yourself, there's a lot of power in that." — Jessica Simpson An accomplished pop musician, reality TV star and fashion mogul, Jessica Simpson has long been nicknamed "America's ... Read More
Do People Go to Drug Rehab for Weed?
Illicit drug use is on the rise across the nation. According to the CDC, nearly one in 10 Americans aged 12 and over used an illicit drug within a month prior to a survey that was conducted in 2013, a 13% increase over the number reported in a 2002 survey. Marijuana use accounts for a large portion of reported drug ... Read More