It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
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How Acne Can Affect Mental Health
Chances are, you've had acne at some point in your life. Every year, approximately 50 million Americans develop some type of acne, whether it's pimples, blackheads or another type of blemish. Although acne can affect anyone, it most commonly occurs during adolescence. And for many young adults, it's more than just a ... Read More
5 Major Life Events That Impact Women’s Mental Health
Updated on April 3, 2025 From premenstrual syndrome to pregnancy, women deal with many issues in life that are unique to their gender. Those life changes and other factors can lead women of all backgrounds and situations to experience mental health or addiction issues, and busy modern schedules don't help. Often, ... Read More
Is Anxiety a Disability? What Protections Are There?
Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive, disruptive and uncontrollable worry and fear over day-to-day situations. Affecting nearly a fifth of the population, these disorders represent the most common mental illnesses in the United States, with about 23 percent of females and 14 percent of males meeting the ... Read More
Unique Barriers That Women Face in the Recovery Process
Drug and alcohol addiction affects women differently than men, according to the research. Women are physiologically more susceptible. They are also more vulnerable to the adverse side effects, such as liver damage and overdose. In addition to these challenges, women are more prone to relapsing in recovery, often due to ... Read More
Starting to Make Amends with Family and Friends
For the 10% of Americans who will at some point live with addiction, it's common to think — or believe for the sake of rationalization — that no one else is at risk. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. Addiction hurts many people, from family members sharing a home or relying on financial support to romantic ... Read More
Empower! Women’s Treatment Program
About the Empower! Women's Program At FHE Health, we believe that women best heal from mental health, relationship, or substance dependency in an honest, supportive, caring group that supports their health and well-being. At our women’s mental health treatment center, we have designed an experience to encourage ... Read More
Do A.A. Programs Work?
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was founded as the brainchild of a stockbroker and a doctor, both seemingly hopeless alcoholics. The program was the first of its kind and has since grown into a global network of peer support groups for those recovering from alcohol abuse. In the United States, AA is the most popular and ... Read More