This month FHE Health drew local news coverage when it donated $10,000 to support the training of a second therapy dog for Broward County first responders. The presentation of the $10,000 check occurred in a ceremony at Broward IAFF Union Hall on December 10. Firefighter Dean Moreno and his yellow lab Oscar, ... Read More
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Ivona Bhadha, LCSW
Ivona Bhadha, LCSW, NARM Director of Family Services As Director of Family Services, Ivona Bhadha serves families of patients in our programs, by helping them access therapy, education, and other supports, and by teaching them parenting and relationship skills, such as healthy communication, conflict resolution, and ... Read More
SSRIs and SDDs: The Link Between Antidepressants and Sexual Dysfunction
Today's antidepressants, especially SSRIs ("selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors"), are reliably effective for what they're intended to do: treat depression. However, in spite of the strides they embody for the treatment of depression and anxiety, they are not without side effects. Side effects are a common ... Read More
Dean and Oscar: The Inspirational Story of a Man and His Dog
The “First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award” is now in its second year and accepting applications, so we wanted to update you on the original therapy dog team that made it all possible: veteran firefighter Dean Moreno and his yellow lab Oscar. The pair has been supporting first responders and their community of ... Read More
How Neuro Rehabilitation Can Help Chronic Pain
Nearly everyone experiences occasional pain. When someone strains a muscle, stubs a toe or cuts their finger, pain is the body's way of letting them know something is wrong. In most cases, once the injury heals, the pain is gone. Chronic pain, on the other hand, lasts much longer. In some cases, the individual ... Read More
The Surprising Results of Music Escapism to Feel Better
Music can have a powerful effect on emotions. Whether it's in the background of movies, setting the tone for the environment of a workplace or enjoyed at a concert, it's woven into nearly every part of society to express emotion, inspire change and entertain. Whether they're consciously aware of it or not, many ... Read More
Making Amends: How to Approach Step 9 AA… and When Not To
A 12-step program fosters long-term recovery through spirituality, growth, and accountability. Each step presents challenges that encourage change in mindset and behavior. Mutual Aid, peer led support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous guide members to work through these steps to maintain sobriety and help ... Read More
4 Causes of Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health Care
You've probably seen news articles about nurse and doctor burnout. And in those discussions, one term that's often repeated is compassion fatigue in health care. This phrase has made its way into our social discourse of late, with no signs of disappearing. After a raging worldwide pandemic, healthcare workers across ... Read More
