Often used for surgical assistance, robots are making their way into medical clinics, too. Though it may be tempting to envision these devices as merely structures of wire and steel, think again: In some clinical settings, robots are covered in fur and even bark. If you're familiar with the film The Stepford Wives, ... Read More
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Must Love Dogs and Cats: Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Improved immune system, reduced blood pressure, reduced stress and anxiety levels and enhanced self-esteem; these may sound like the promises of the newest medication to hit the market. However, they don't just come from a medication; these are the time-tested benefits of a drug-free treatment called Animal-Assisted ... Read More
The Shortage That Isn’t Good for Americans’ Mental Health
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
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
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
