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Director of Sober Skills Program Ric Jorge is a 29-year veteran of the fire service, with more than seven years’ experience in the mental health field. Mr. Jorge provides counseling and therapy to patients in FHE Health's “Shatterproof” program, a specialized treatment track for first responders. Mr. Jorge ... Read More

It’s estimated that 3.6% of adults in the United States experienced some form of post-traumatic stress disorder in the previous year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. If you're facing this or another type of trauma, getting help is an option. Treatment for trauma, after identifying its presence, is ... Read More

Seeking Help as a Veteran Veterans have served as the backbone of our nation since its founding, paying the ultimate price to safeguard citizens' freedom and ensure national security. As a result of this, many men and women who have served in the armed forces have experienced or been exposed to extreme stress and ... Read More

A majority of Americans will experience at least one traumatic event at some point in their lives, and for many, the psychological effects are profound and long-lasting. The Mental Effects of Trauma If you've experienced an extremely disturbing or stressful event that made you feel helpless or very fearful, then you ... Read More

Trauma is defined as the result of an event that is particularly jarring for someone, whether it's life-threatening or harmful physically or emotionally, and has lasting effects on their psychological health. Mental trauma has a broad definition, and as such, it's estimated that most people in the United States will ... Read More

Ranking Eating Disorders According to the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA), eating disorders are extremely common among teens and those in their 20s. In the United States alone, anorexia is ranked the third most common chronic illness among adolescents. For individuals of all ages, chronic diseases ... Read More