In the United States, only 19% of adults receive treatment for mental health conditions. Less than 8% of them pursue counseling and therapy to deal with their problems. However, we experience life differently, so you should expect and seek different methods to address your mental health needs. Inner child therapy is a ... Read More
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Should I Get an Emotional Support Animal?
From miniature pigs to ducks to marmosets, emotional support animals have become an accepted part of human society in the 21st century. Just a few decades ago, the term "emotional support animal" did not exist. Instead, it was common to see disabled individuals relying on assistant dogs (usually Labrador retrievers) to ... Read More
Can Employer Background Checks Reveal My Mental Illness?
If you're worried about how to explain gaps in your work history and exactly what shows up on a background check to potential employers, you're not alone. Around 15% of people are unemployed due to mental health issues. Keep reading to learn what shows up in a background check and how to approach gaps in your ... Read More
What It’s Like to Battle Suicidal Impulses
It can be extremely difficult to understand and navigate a loved one's suicidal impulses. Family members often wonder why their loved one can't see how much they have to live for or why words of encouragement and hope don't seem to get through to them. Of course, any person struggling with suicidal thoughts needs ... Read More
27 Signs That a Teen May Be Traumatized
Trauma can be extremely difficult to quantify and recognize, especially in children and teenagers. At their core, traumatic events are experiences that cause physical, emotional or psychological harm. Trauma can also be extremely variable: An event that causes lasting distress in one person may not have a significant ... Read More
Breathwork Therapy
Mental health and addiction issues are multi-faceted and can be complex to treat. That is why FHE Health offers a range of therapeutic services that can address the root causes and symptoms of these disorders. One of these services is breathwork therapy. It is an innovative holistic treatment that we make available ... Read More
“Trauma-Informed Guilt Reduction” – What It Is and Does
The shadow of shame and guilt keeps many people from living a full life. Under the burden of guilt, shame, and moral injury, they're caught in a circular pattern of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, depression, and suicidal ideation. In these cases, guilt therapy, shame-informed therapy, trauma reduction ... Read More
How the “Weight of the Badge” Affects First Responders’ Mental Health
"He swore that oath to protect and serve Pours his heart and soul into both those words Lays his life on the line The line he walks is razor fine Tempered strength is always tough But he ain't gonna buckle Under the weight of the badge" -George Strait, Weight of the Badge In a song that celebrates the ... Read More
