Accidents, assaults, a natural disaster, going through a relationship breakup, witnessing a violent event, having your savings wiped out, your identity stolen, or repeatedly being bullied at school— these are, unfortunately, stories prominently reported on the daily news. They're also examples of traumatic events. But ... Read More
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FHE Health Is Now the Primary Provider of Choice for National Fraternal Organization of Police
This month FHE Health became the “primary provider of choice” for the National Fraternal Organization of Police (NFOP)— this after the NFOP vetted facilities nationwide and determined that Shatterproof FHE Health program offered the best treatment option to NFOP members. “This would be kind of like if the NFL chose ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Depression
Feeling sad sometimes is part of being human. Having good emotional health means you're able to experience a range of feelings, including anger, happiness, sadness and fear. But when those feelings are extreme, are interfering with your daily life or aren't appropriate for the circumstances, it can signal a ... Read More
Treatment Options for BPD
The onset of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is primarily linked to childhood abuse and neglect. There can be genetic and biological factors, but those occurrences are not as common. If you are suffering from BPD, you may be wondering what is the best treatment for BPD. Mental health professionals who study BPD ... Read More
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder is a type of mental health disorder. This condition causes a person to think and feel differently about themselves than what others may. This can make it hard for a person to function in daily life. Many times, borderline personality disorder will make it hard for you to control emotions ... Read More
The Role of AA in Treatment
Since its founding in 1935 by Bill Wilson and his friend, the physician Dr. Bob Smith, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has grown to become the most widely recognized program for drug and alcohol recovery in this country, having helped millions and millions of people achieve lasting sobriety. Today the organization boasts ... Read More
Signs & Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called "manic depression" or "manic depressive disease," is a mental health condition marked by extreme, often long-lasting mood swings and episodes of extreme ups and downs. Due in part to the overuse of the word bipolar to describe when a person is just being moody, bipolar disorder is ... Read More
Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Up to roughly 34 percent of the population—(or more than one in three Americans)—will experience symptoms of an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, the National Institutes of Health has said, basing ... Read More
