You may have friends who've told you they're having an anxiety attack during a stressful situation. Another friend may have told you about a scary moment during a panic attack. You could be forgiven for assuming both friends were describing the same thing. But they're not. A panic attack and an anxiety attack can have ... Read More
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Experiencing Mood Swings? They Could Be This.
For some people, experiencing mood swings is just part of daily life. While you may be managing these rapid mood changes, it's important to identify the root cause so you can improve your overall quality of life. Learn about the signs of mood swings and some common underlying causes you may be unaware of. Once you ... Read More
How Long Does an Alcohol Detox Take?
It's not unusual for adults to have a drink after a long day at work, with a meal, or socially at a party. For most people, this means one drink — two at the most. However, for some other people, one or two drinks are only the start. Many of these people have alcohol use disorder (AUD). A significant number of people ... Read More
How to Prioritize Your Mental Health Over Work
If a global pandemic has taught American workers anything, it is that they matter and that their health and safety are a priority. The “Great Resignation,” a trend in which more Americans have reportedly quit their jobs than at any time since the U.S. Labor Department first began keeping track of employment stats, has ... Read More
How Macklemore Revealed He Relapsed
Addiction, or substance use disorder, is a pervasive mental health problem affecting people from every corner of the world. Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet less than 10% of those seek treatment. Alcohol is the most common drug of abuse in the United States, yet, due to its normalized ... Read More
How Chronic Stress Contributes to Mental Illness
If you are reading this, I would like to first offer my congratulations. Congratulations on surviving what is considered, for many, a challenging and stressful time of year. I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Alaina. I went through the Restore (Mental Health) Program at FHE at the beginning of ... Read More
Cocaine Trends and Statistics (2024)
Cocaine is a powerful and highly addictive substance that comes from the leaves of the South American coca plant. While it has limited medical use in the United States, it's one of the most popular recreational drugs for the intense high it produces. Unfortunately, it's also one of the more dangerous recreational ... Read More
5 Ways to Rediscover Purpose Outside of a Career
We give a lot of our time and energy to our careers. This is often a satisfying part of our lives that provides us with a sense of purpose. However, we can get caught up in our professions a little too much, forgetting how to have a life outside of work. For whatever reason, we may reach a point where we need to ... Read More
