In 2021, 22.8% of American adults experienced some form of mental illness. Anxiety is the most common mental illness, with major depressive episodes and post-traumatic stress disorder coming in second and third. As the United States observes Mental Health Awareness Month, learning about disorders and eliminating the ... Read More
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From Caretaking to Empowerment: Redefining Codependency
The term “codependency” has been around for decades and become a bit of a buzzword in the world of behavioral health — particularly as it relates to families affected by addiction and substance abuse. But new findings in neuroscience and developmental neuroscience, the treatment of trauma, and human behavior have ... Read More
Nutrition for Anxiety and Depression: The Role of Genes and Lifestyle (Part 10)
It used to be that we thought we were bound by our genetics. "My father had it, his father had it — so I’m going to get it anyway. Might as well enjoy life and do whatever I want," was the mindset. However, advances in genetic research have painted a much more empowering picture. Turns out, genetics might load the ... Read More
Raymond McDaniel
Raymond McDaniel, LCAC Shatterproof Clinical Therapist Raymond McDaniel is a 22-year veteran of the United States Air Force. He served worldwide in communications, combat communications, and extensive missions, including rescue and combat operations like Desert Storm in the Middle East and the invasion of Panama, ... Read More
How Long Does Outpatient Rehab Last?
Taking the first step toward sobriety requires courage and dedication. When residential rehab isn't a practical option due to financial constraints or work and family responsibilities, outpatient rehab offers a comprehensive solution that combines flexibility with intensive treatment. Below, we look at what ... Read More
What Sets Shatterproof FHE Health Apart
Shatterproof FHE Health is a specialized addiction and mental health treatment program for first responders. Its treatments, therapies, and supports are designed to address the unique needs of the men and women, who routinely face crises, danger, and trauma in their job as public servants. What, specifically, sets ... Read More
Victoria Riancho, M.Ed., RMHCI, CRC
Victoria Riancho, M.Ed., RMHCI, CRC Clinical Therapist Victoria Riancho is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her other treatment modalities are Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, ... Read More
2025 Hope for Healing Undergraduate Winner: Recovery and Resilience After a Brain Tumor
She first knew something was wrong in February 2021. “One day, out of nowhere, my right hand suddenly felt paralyzed,” recalled 18-year-old Catalina Artuz, in an interview with FHE Health. She couldn’t “scroll through her phone, open a door, or even hold a fork properly at lunch.” “It was as if there was a ... Read More
