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
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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
Must Love Dogs and Cats: Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Improved immune system, reduced blood pressure, reduced stress and anxiety levels and enhanced self-esteem; these may sound like the promises of the newest medication to hit the market. However, they don't just come from a medication; these are the time-tested benefits of a drug-free treatment called Animal-Assisted ... Read More
The Shortage That Isn’t Good for Americans’ Mental Health
Americans have had their fair share of shortages, from baby formula to food and paper products to gas and electricity. Yet some shortages, particularly the mental health workforce shortage, are already causing major disruptions in patient care and affecting patients' long-term prognosis. While October has a mental ... Read More
Art Therapy at FHE Health
Art Therapy, a visual form of expressive arts therapy, is one of the services offered through FHE Health’s Expressive Arts Therapy program. Creative arts like painting and drawing can support therapy and treatment goals in numerous ways, but not many people are familiar with how art therapy works and what it does. This ... Read More
Psychosis and Mania from Covid: What to Know
Although the world has been dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly three years, many questions remain. Among them: are where the virus came from, why it causes such severe systemic inflammation, and exactly how long someone remains contagious. Yet another area of concern prompting study is the possible ... Read More
5 Therapies That Can Relieve Suicidal Thoughts
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
“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
