The number of lives lost to COVID-19 continues to rise, having now surpassed 100,000. Meanwhile, as an increasing number of states ease lockdown restrictions, the worst of the pandemic seems to be over. But is it? If the overall impact of a pandemic is measured not just in terms of lives lost to the disease itself, but ... Read More
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Opioid Addiction
Opioids and their subset of opiates are some of the most historically abused group of drugs. As a drug that produces euphoric effects, an altered state of consciousness, pain relief, or other mind-body effects—with religious experiences. Indeed, the precursors of opiate addiction probably trace back to early ... Read More
Services: Individual Therapy
It's your first day of individual therapy. As you walk into the office, a smiling, friendly therapist greets you and invites you to sit down in a comfortable chair or couch. The therapist casually sits down across from you and starts a conversation. While every therapist has a unique way of working with clients, ... Read More
Quiz: Am I A Hoarder?
The TV show Hoarders debuted just over a decade ago, in 2009, and has had numerous iterations and spin-offs since then. As a result, there is now much more awareness of hoarding behaviors, as well as what causes people to hoard. This may have you asking, "Am I a hoarder?" Despite a raised awareness of hoarding, most ... Read More
Quiz: Is Anxiety Taking Over My Life?
Everyone feels anxious from time to time, and this emotion can actually be a good thing when it lets you know when something is wrong and needs to be addressed. However, for those who suffer from chronic anxiety or anxiety disorders, it can be a constant way of life that interferes with relationships and daily ... Read More
FHE Health Recognizes EMS First Responders on the Frontlines of COVID-19
Today is EMS Recognition Day and the culmination of National EMS Week. It’s an annual celebration of the men and women, mothers and fathers, spouses and partners who are always the first to respond to medical emergencies. From drownings and overdoses to heart attacks and car accidents, the life-harrowing moments that ... Read More
First Responder Burnout – An Interview with Dr. Sachi Ananda
They are the first to respond to any crisis, disaster, or emergency. When COVID-19 struck, they still were first on the scene and have continued to show up—because that’s their job. These “first responders” are America’s heroes. Watch any Marvel movie, though, and you’ll soon discover that being a hero has its ... Read More
What Are Americans’ Worst Phobias? Get the Latest Findings
In an effort to explore Americans' most common fears and how these relate to phobias, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of a broad sample of the U.S. population and asked respondents to tell us what they were most afraid of. The goal was to better understand the relationship between fears and phobias (two ... Read More
