Suicide is a heavy topic that no one likes to talk about. However, it's a serious, devastating occurrence with a far-reaching effect. According to a fact sheet from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 12 million Americans had suicidal thoughts, and about 1.4 million tried to carry out those suicidal ... Read More
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“NoMoreShame” Campaign: An Update
Updated August 17, 2023 When FHE Health first began the "No More Shame" campaign, we had no idea what would come of it. The year was 2020, and the world was reeling from a pandemic that had caused rates of mental health and substance use disorders to surge. We had no idea how our audience would respond or whether ... Read More
Dreams on Marijuana? Weed Out the Truth.
Updated on June 17, 2024 Weed is a regular part of many people’s nighttime rituals. For some, it’s a recreational activity to enjoy before bed, while for others, its express purpose is better sleep. Marijuana is also a mind-altering substance and can have an impact on dreams in ways that users should know about. ... Read More
How to Minimize the Long-Term Health Effects of Trauma
“Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives,” according to the National Center for PTSD at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but do they know that the long-term health effects of trauma can be serious and far-ranging? As an illustration, studies have found a link between exposure to ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: 6 Tips to Bounce Back From a Tough Day
When I went to FHE, I set a goal. My goal was to be able to navigate PTSD and mental illness. I knew then and I especially know now that tough days happen. Sometimes the tough stuff is just everyday life and stress; ask anybody’s budget lately. Other times it is whole new traumas that you never thought would happen in ... Read More
More Uncertainty About the Future = More Stress?
For many people, the last few years have felt like a whirlwind of unpredictable and uncontrollable circumstances. An ever-changing pandemic, along with social, political, and economic unrest, has weighed on minds, contributing to a sense of uncertainty and stress concerning the future. Plus, we all have personal issues ... Read More
Is There a Link Between Mental Health and Violence?
Incidents of public violence can leave anyone feeling vulnerable, and it's natural to try to make sense of seemingly senseless acts. Oftentimes, news stories suggest that those who commit crimes have mental illnesses. As the narrative goes, those mental illnesses are the underlying factor in acts of violence. To ... Read More
Mental Health Rehab
Mental health conditions are the most common cause of disability in the United States and worldwide. They can also lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening issues if left untreated. Substance abuse and addiction can evolve from efforts to self-medicate to serious health consequences and accidental ... Read More
