For most people, a crisis is something that unexpectedly disrupts their lives but eventually resolves itself. A death in the family, sudden job loss or losing your home in a fire is a crisis. The way we deal with a crisis depends on many factors as well, such as how much family support and financial resources are ... Read More
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The Unexpected Trauma of Infertility and How to Cope
Infertility and the mental trauma that it can cause is a difficult topic. It is often discussed in terms of grieving. And it can, of course, play into pre-existing or formative mental health disorders. A woman experiencing the unexpected trauma of infertility needs validation. She needs understanding about what ... Read More
The Police Officer’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health
Every day police officers face a unique set of stressors that can make them more vulnerable to mental illness and addiction. Life and death situations can occur without warning and require immediate action from the trained officers serving the nation's cities, suburbs, towns, villages, and rural areas. Without ... Read More
The Firefighter’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
When a person spends the majority of their week responding to emergencies, putting out fires and rescuing people from near-death situations, that can have a mental health impact and may even trigger addiction issues. Whereas most people in this country have never had to make a life-or-death decision, firefighters ... Read More
FHE Health Named “Preferred Provider” by the National Staff Organization
The world's largest union representing union staff, the National Staff Organization (NSO), has officially named FHE Health their "preferred and recommended provider." After a lengthy vetting process, the NSO Pension & Benefits Executive Committee determined that FHE Health offered the best addiction and mental ... Read More
The Nurse’s Guide to Addiction and Mental Health Help
Nursing is a challenging job on many different levels. Caring for patients can be exceptionally draining, especially in hospitals where the ratio of nurses to patients is less than ideal. In addition, nurses are often tasked with emotionally charged tasks, like working with terminal patients or speaking with family ... Read More
How to Get Help for an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can be life-threatening if left untreated. In fact, they have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Getting help for an eating disorder is therefore ... Read More
When You Should See a Therapist for Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma refers to childhood experiences that negatively affect an individual's emotional, physical, or mental health. Without addressing these experiences, unresolved trauma can lead to long-term mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This article explores the ... Read More