Americans have had their fair share of shortages, from baby formula to food and paper products to gas and electricity. Yet some shortages, particularly the mental health workforce shortage, are already causing major disruptions in patient care and affecting patients' long-term prognosis. While October has a mental ... Read More
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How CBT Can Help You Navigate Depression
A previous therapist of mine had a quote on her wall. It said, “Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” I will be the first to admit that I had no idea what that meant as a teenager. Now I know that it is a nod to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. But what exactly does it mean, and how can it be used to help ... Read More
Art Therapy at FHE Health
Art Therapy, a visual form of expressive arts therapy, is one of the services offered through FHE Health’s Expressive Arts Therapy program. Creative arts like painting and drawing can support therapy and treatment goals in numerous ways, but not many people are familiar with how art therapy works and what it does. This ... Read More
How Chronic Illness Can Erode Mental Health
I met Santa last year. He asked what I wanted for Christmas, and I told him a sparkling unicorn. He told me to be realistic. So, I asked for a cure for just one of my chronic illnesses. Santa laughed and asked what color I wanted my unicorn. I find myself truly grateful for sarcasm when it comes to navigating ... Read More
First Responder Mental Health at Heart of New Partnership
FHE Health has a new partner in its mission to support first responder mental health. The non-profit organization Irish Angel has been working to end mental health stigmas among first responders and to help them access quality treatment that addresses their unique needs. Amanda Coleman is the co-founder of Irish ... Read More
No More Shame Story: Alaina H.
Trigger Warning: The following article mentions sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide. “Someday I’m going to sell my life story to Lifetime Movies and become a millionaire,” Alaina H. joked in a recent interview. Having a sense of humor has helped her navigate her mental health journey and served as a coping tool ... Read More
5 Therapies That Can Relieve Suicidal Thoughts
Suicide is a heavy topic that no one likes to talk about. However, it's a serious, devastating occurrence with a far-reaching effect. According to a fact sheet from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 12 million Americans had suicidal thoughts, and about 1.4 million tried to carry out those suicidal ... Read More
How Drug Use Can Cause Schizophrenia
Addiction comes at a high cost to both individuals and families all over the world, especially in recent years with the opioid crisis and an increase in fentanyl-related deaths. However, drug use can have another frightening consequence: the emergence of schizophrenia. Increasing evidence points to a link between ... Read More
