You may have friends who've told you they're having an anxiety attack during a stressful situation. Another friend may have told you about a scary moment during a panic attack. You could be forgiven for assuming both friends were describing the same thing. But they're not. A panic attack and an anxiety attack can have ... Read More
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10 Reasons Why a Medical Detox Is the Safest
While researching detox methods, you may have read articles listing the benefits of doing it at home. Quitting addictive substances is a challenging process that many would prefer to attempt in a private and familiar environment. Though it may be tempting to start your recovery at home, the side effects of withdrawal ... Read More
Expressive Arts Therapy
Therapy plays a critical role in helping people successfully manage mental health issues and overcome drug and alcohol addiction. Much of the work of therapy involves addressing the thoughts and emotions that trigger substance use or symptoms of anxiety and depression. Yet accessing and naming certain feelings can be ... Read More
OCD Statistics
Unlike some mental health disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder is still not well-understood. It's a condition with a slow onset and acute symptoms that almost everyone experiences to some degree. The causes of Obsessive Compulsive-disorder (OCD) are also not very clear, although it's considered to be a brain ... Read More
FHE Health Donates $10,000 for Second Therapy Dog for Local First Responders
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
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
