Infertility and the mental trauma that it can cause are difficult topics. 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
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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
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
Alumni Outlook: The Importance of Counseling and Recovery
I remember the first time I was introduced to recovery and how ignorant I truly was. It was no secret that my life was unmanageable, and I was powerless over drugs and alcohol. However, I was uneducated on what the disease of alcoholism actually entailed. I assumed that alcoholics were a group of unfortunates who had ... Read More
Popular Recovery Podcast Interviews FHE Health’s Chief Clinical Officer
Retired Instructor at FBI National Academy Hosts the Discussion Michael Van Meter is a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent agent and former instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He’s also passionate about recovery, which is the main theme of his podcast “Recovery Is Possible.” Recently, ... Read More
Step 4 A.A.: Taking Your Fearless Moral Inventory
What is Step 4 in A.A.? While every step in the 12-step program presents a unique set of challenges, Step Four in Alcoholics Anonymous has gained notoriety as being the "scary" step. This is the step that requires you to take a long, hard, honest look at your character flaws. It can feel overwhelming and frightening ... Read More
Types of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is more common among Americans than you might think. As of 2017, 2.8% of the U.S. adult population had some form of bipolar disorder. There are several different states and types of this mood disorder, making every case different. What Are the Degrees of Bipolar Disorder? There are five different ... Read More
