Kim Koger doesn’t remember much from her early years in a foster home in South Korea — and the circumstances that brought her there are still hazy. Her birth parents had reportedly abandoned her at a police telephone booth. There was no birth certificate. Those first childhood memories are hard to access and faint ... Read More
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After Residential Treatment: The Transition to Outpatient Care and Beyond
Completing a residential treatment program is a significant milestone in an individual's journey to recovery. However, it's only the beginning of a lifelong commitment to sobriety. The shift from inpatient to outpatient treatment is an important step that lets the individual apply the principles and strategies they've ... Read More
2025 Hope for Healing Undergraduate Winner: Recovery and Resilience After a Brain Tumor
She first knew something was wrong in February 2021. “One day, out of nowhere, my right hand suddenly felt paralyzed,” recalled 18-year-old Catalina Artuz, in an interview with FHE Health. She couldn’t “scroll through her phone, open a door, or even hold a fork properly at lunch.” “It was as if there was a ... Read More
Depression and Addiction
Depression and addiction often occur together, and people can be left wondering, does one cause the other? Which one happens first? The truth is, they're closely related and it's possible for substance abuse to exacerbate depression, while people with depression often turn to substances to self-medicate. It's a complex ... Read More
State-Funded Rehabs vs. Private Rehabs?
Accessible addiction and mental health services are essential for overall health and well-being. Those seeking intensive treatment have two broad categories to consider, including state-funded and private facilities. In this article, we look at how these options compare, weigh their pros and cons, and outline factors ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: Combating Inflammation and Oxidative Stress (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered if your diet could be affecting your mood or making anxiety harder to manage? The foods we eat have a powerful influence on our mental well-being, and research shows that nutrition plays a critical role in conditions like depression and anxiety. Whether you're struggling with constant low energy ... Read More
How Decluttering Can Improve Mental Health
Spring cleaning isn't just about clearing the dust and cobwebs away or going through that overstuffed junk drawer. Having a clear, clutter-free space can help you think more clearly, feel more at ease, and have more time in your life for hobbies and relationships you enjoy. Keep reading to learn how your environment ... Read More
The Role of Shame in Recovery
Shame can play a powerful role in shaping human behaviors and relationships, and thanks to researchers like Brené Brown, we now know more about the psychology of shame and how it works than ever before. But what is shame’s role in recovery from addiction and substance use disorders, and how might awareness of its ... Read More
