Each year FHE Health awards two outstanding individuals, one an undergraduate and one a graduate student, with a $5000 scholarship to help further their education in the field of addiction, mental/behavioral health and/or psychiatry. In this first of two blogs spotlighting this year’s winners, you’ll meet Joseph ... Read More
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How Addiction Takes a Toll on Relationships with Dr. Sachi
The impact of addiction on relationships is unquestionable. Anyone struggling with addiction quickly discovers that it’s impossible to maintain the destructive behaviors of a drug or alcohol problem without affecting their close relationships with family and friends. Likewise, anyone with an addicted ... Read More
Romantic Relationships in Recovery: When Are You Ready?
The term "recovery" can include the entire drug rehabilitation process, beginning with the first day of sobriety. Early recovery usually refers specifically to the detoxification and maintenance phases of treatment, when it can be difficult to determine if it's a good time to be in a romantic relationship. Addiction ... Read More
Meet the 2024 Winners of the “Hope for Healing Scholarship”!
Last week, we introduced you to eight outstanding finalists for this year’s “Hope for Healing Scholarship,” each with an inspirational story to tell. We can’t thank them enough for their contributions in the field of behavioral health and wish them the very best in their pursuits. They will go far! Once again, the ... Read More
How Does Addiction Affect Relationships?
Substance use disorders can be damaging in multiple and complex ways. As a chronic and frequently progressive condition, an addiction can cause a person’s physical and mental health to decline. It also can unravel a person’s career and financial well-being, land them in legal jeopardy, and affect their most important ... Read More
Who We Treat: First Responders
First responders are the unsung heroes in our communities, bravely stepping into the line of duty to protect and save lives. Behind their courageous façade, however, lies a reality that often goes unnoticed — first responders' mental health challenges. Notably, a study conducted by SAMHSA reveals that approximately ... Read More
Meet the Finalists for the 2024 Hope for Healing Scholarship!
They come from the biggest, most diverse pool of applicants so far. The eight finalists for the 2024 FHE Health Hope for Healing Scholarship are an impressive bunch. You’ll get an introduction to each of them below, but first—some fun facts about this year’s applicants: There were over 650 applicants (226 graduate ... Read More
How Small Daily Affirmations Help Mental Health: An Expert’s Take
Sometimes a relatively small tweak to your routine, when practiced daily over time, can make a positive, life-changing difference. Just ask Director of Alumni Services Joi Honer. She recently started a new program for alumni built on the same premise. In this case, the “small tweak” is a daily affirmation sent as a ... Read More