The advent of COVID-19 drastically changed social mores regarding hygiene. The prospect of contracting the coronavirus sensitized many Americans—who would usually not think much about germs—to their reality and the dangers of minimizing them. It is no wonder that rates of germophobia and, relatedly, ... Read More
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Understanding the Common Gateway Drug Paths
Gateway drugs are substances that people commonly use before trying other drugs. The gateway hypothesis proposes that exposure to alcohol, nicotine, cannabis or certain medications can increase the likelihood of later substance use. Research supports a common sequence of initiation, but sequence doesn't prove that one ... Read More
Modern Depression: A Mental Health Guide for Today’s Man
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in America. This mood disorder can cause one to go through long bouts of grief, low energy, sadness, and isolation. In the past half-century, there has been great improvement in the research and treatment of depression and mental health. The hardest part ... Read More
How to Stop the Anxious Ruminating at Night
As many as 30 percent of adults in this country suffer from insomnia, according to statistics from the Sleep Foundation. The disorder, which is characterized by persistent problems with falling asleep, staying asleep or getting good sleep, can be caused by various factors such as stress, worries, or ... Read More
Outdoor Therapy for Mental Health
Over the past few decades, we've taken major steps forward when it comes to acknowledging the damage that mental health issues have on society and expanding access to quality treatment. With an increase in awareness, there will naturally be an increase in treatment options. In this piece, we're going to be discussing ... Read More
Why There’s Hope for Healing: An Interview with Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Broward County
NAMI Broward County is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. At the helm of NAMI Broward County, and a trusted partner of FHE Health in responding to the mental health needs of our community and greater ... Read More
How Does Exposure Therapy Work for PTSD?
When we hear the words “exposure therapy,” some extreme images might come to mind. We might think of people being forced to watch unsettling imagery or sit in a room with something they fear. The reality of exposure therapy treatment for PTSD is quite different and, as a result, significantly less intimidating. How ... Read More
What Are the Dangers of Combining Benzos and Alcohol?
Benzodiazepines and alcohol are both central nervous system depressants and are highly addictive. The main reason why people combine benzos and alcohol is that they have developed tolerance to either alcohol or benzos. Tolerance to an addictive substance means your brain and body demand more of the substance to get ... Read More
