“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
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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 Services In Deerfield Beach, FL
Mental health conditions are among the leading causes of disability in the United States and worldwide. They can also lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening issues if left untreated. Substance use and addiction can evolve from efforts to self-medicate to serious health consequences and accidental ... Read More
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center In Deerfield Beach, FL
Mental illness and addiction can often overlap, with more than 21 million American adults living with both conditions, according to national survey data. Clinicians call this a dual diagnosis, and treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders together supports the best outcomes. At FHE Health, our ... Read More
How Inpatient Therapy Can Help Insomnia
If you’re having trouble sleeping regularly, you may feel the need to turn to sleep medications or other substances to get a better night’s rest. The problem with this is that it often results in dependency on the medications or substances you use to lull yourself to sleep at night. Getting insomnia treatments at an ... Read More
How to Prioritize Your Kids’ Mental Health in a Divorce
While divorce rates have been trending down in recent years, many children are still impacted by divorce. Even when it's truly for the best, divorce can have a devastating effect on everyone involved, including the children. From dealing with sweeping lifestyle changes to having to split holidays, there's virtually no ... Read More
FHE Health Hosts Therapy Dog Fundraiser Luncheon for Local First Responders
Reserve Seat Now to Prevent Suicide and Provide Hope for Healing In celebration of “Take Your Dog to Work Day” (June 24), we’re remembering the therapy dogs that go to work every day in this country and highlighting the need for more of these dogs in communities across America. Therapy dogs provide critical emotional ... Read More
