Positive thinking makes it easier to stay focused, to sleep better, to cope with stress and to stay away from drugs and alcohol. With some practice and a few thought-stopping techniques, you can learn how to stop negative thoughts the minute they come up. Five Thought-Stopping Techniques According to the American ... Read More
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How to Address the Trauma of Sexual Assault
In the United States, one out of every six women and one out of every 33 men has been the victim of attempted or completed sexual violence; nine out of 10 rape victims are female. Over 400,000 people age 12 and older and 60,000 children under 12 experience sexual assault annually. While a significant issue in its ... Read More
Choose Your Words Carefully: Why Stigmatizing Mental Health Prevents People From Getting Help
The impacts of mental health effect over 48.3 million Americans in a single year. This startling number pales in comparison to the over 60% of these Americans who never receive treatment for their mental health conditions. While the availability of evidence-based treatment continues to increase, there continue to be ... Read More
Reflections from the Site of the Surfside Tragedy – A Q&A with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Beau Nelson
Updated July 1, 2022 Friday, June 24, marked the one-year anniversary of the Surfside tragedy that claimed the lives of 98 people. When the tower fell, the town reached out to FHE Health for help counseling city employees who were part of the rescue effort and the difficult days following the tragedy. Dr. Beau ... Read More
5 Myths About Mental Illness That Some Christians Believe
Mental illnesses such as depression have been documented and studied for over 2,000 years. While today's understanding of mental disorders is far more robust and accurate than early theories, some outdated ideas are still echoed in certain circles, such as the belief that conditions such as depression result from ... Read More
Help for When a Nurse Experiences Psychological Trauma
The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) publishes a list of the most stressful jobs annually based on several factors, including "consequence of errors" and "time pressure." While everyone understands that positions in law enforcement will always be the #1 most stressful job in the U.S., it may surprise many ... Read More
The Construction Worker’s Guide to Mental Health and Addiction Help
Whether it's that new home down the street or gigantic sports arena next to the freeway, most people drive by construction sites every day, Some of us may even glance at the construction workers and think "Now that's not a bad job! Decent pay and you get to work outdoors and aren't in front of a computer all ... Read More
Is “Normal Life” Possible After Trauma?
Anyone who has ever experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the aftermath of a terrifying event knows what it is like to wonder whether life will ever return to “normal.” The mental, emotional and physical symptoms can be so debilitating that coping with the ordinary tasks of daily life can seem ... Read More
