Updated May 23, 2024 21-year-old Mason Collie has come a long way in just a few years. At the age of 17, his struggles with drugs and alcohol had escalated to a point where he was facing potential legal consequences as a result of his actions. Today, the future looks bright for the undergraduate recipient of the ... Read More
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What Experts Say About the Importance of Community to Mental Health
In what ways is community valuable to mental health? Conversely, how are social isolation and loneliness harmful to a person’s psychological wellbeing? Questions like these have prompted a flurry of study in the last decade by major research institutions across the country. What scientists have found is that, whereas ... Read More
When a Loved One Has PTSD: A Reading List for Family Members
In any given year, roughly five out of 100 people in the U.S. will develop post-traumatic stress disorder, the National Center for PTSD estimates. The condition is commonly triggered in the aftermath of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. PTSD can be debilitating when symptoms are severe. Common symptoms ... Read More
How to Help Someone with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that some people develop after experiencing extremely traumatic events. In some cases, it appears following natural disasters, serious accidents, or combat or military situations. Some individuals develop PTSD after serious personal violations, like abuse, ... Read More
How to Get the Correct Diagnosis for Anxiety
Everyone worries, right? How can we afford to replace the roof this year? Is my job on the line when the company downsizes? What if I can't complete my degree on time? What if they are cheating on me? We all experience worry and symptoms of anxiety from time to time. It's normal to worry about issues ... Read More
Can an Unhealthy Relationship Cause a Mental Breakdown?
Relationships can be complicated, and even strong, healthy relationships take work and can, at times, cause stress. So many of us have grown up being taught to prize loyalty, to stick it out when times get tough, and to “make it work.” But what about deal breakers? What happens when you ask yourself, “Am I in a ... Read More
Meet the Finalists for FHE Health’s 2023 Hope for Healing Scholarship
FHE Health’s Hope for Healing Scholarship committee has chosen eight finalists for the 2023-2024 award. You’ll get to meet each of these outstanding people below, but first, some fun facts about this year’s applicant pool: Once again, the competition was fierce: Over 470 people applied; 162 of them at the graduate ... Read More
7 Tips for Starting a New Relationship with Generalized Anxiety
We all have different skill sets. Some of us are social butterflies who float from gathering to gathering, quickly building a strong group of friends along the way. Others may have a bit more difficulty starting new relationships. For some of those individuals, the big obstacle is social anxiety. While anxiety ... Read More
