Many people who enter a rehab facility or undergo treatment for a mental health condition strive to better themselves physically. Embarking on a physical and mental wellness journey simultaneously can help a person redirect their focus and occupy their mind. Besides the opportunity to become healthier overall, ... Read More
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FHE Health Hosts Therapy Dog Fundraiser Luncheon for Local First Responders
Reserve Seat Now to Prevent Suicide and Provide Hope for Healing In celebration of “Take Your Dog to Work Day” (June 24), we’re remembering the therapy dogs that go to work every day in this country and highlighting the need for more of these dogs in communities across America. Therapy dogs provide critical emotional ... Read More
How Unions Support First Responders’ Substance Abuse Needs
When it comes to first responders and substance abuse, a few things are generally accepted. Primarily, first responders — a category that includes EMS workers, firefighters, police officers, military, ER doctors and more — are at higher risk for emergent mental health conditions and substance use disorders due to ... Read More
The Mental Health Effects of Parental Separation on Children
Divorce is near the top of a list of the most stressful events a person can experience. Even in situations where ending a marriage is the best and safest option for those involved, it is a traumatic experience that can have a profound impact on many areas of the individual's life. This is especially true in children, ... Read More
The Surprising Link Between Migraines and Mental Health
Are you one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines? According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most common health disorder in the world. What you may not know is that there's a strong scientific link between migraines and mental health. Migraines are more than just ... Read More
What’s an “Out-of-Body Experience” from Hallucinogens Like?
Psychedelic experiences have long been a source of inspiration for filmmakers and are woven into countless movies. One common go-to element of psychedelic experiences is visual alterations. This may include anything from vibrant, shifting colors and geometric patterns to hallucinations of objects, places, and ... Read More
How First Responder Unions Support Mental Health
There has been substantial progress in how the medical community and people in general view mental health issues. Even so, stigma and fear of stigmatization continue to be barriers. Collectively, of course, we now know that one in five people will suffer clinical depression at some point during their lives—and the ... Read More
The Surprisingly Many Signs of PTSD and How to Get Help
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Some of the symptoms may be more widely known. What many people may not know, however, is that still other symptoms can signify PTSD. In fact, surprisingly many things can be signs of PTSD.... Anger and ... Read More
