Depression, better known as major depressive disorder, is a common but serious medical illness. It affects the way you act, think and feel. Major depressive disorder alone affects more than 17 million people in the U.S., but there are various types of depression, including: Major depression Bipolar disorder ... Read More
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How (and Why) to Talk About Your Family’s Mental Health History
As we continue to learn more about mental health and the origins of many mental illnesses, family mental health history continues to become a more focal issue, and not without good reason. More information comes out every year that suggests that mental illness is passed down genetically, meaning that if a person's ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Depression
Feeling sad sometimes is part of being human. Having good emotional health means you're able to experience a range of feelings, including anger, happiness, sadness and fear. But when those feelings are extreme, are interfering with your daily life or aren't appropriate for the circumstances, it can signal a ... Read More
Treatment Options for BPD
The onset of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is primarily linked to childhood abuse and neglect. There can be genetic and biological factors, but those occurrences are not as common. If you are suffering from BPD, you may be wondering what is the best treatment for BPD. Mental health professionals who study BPD ... Read More
A Day in the Life in Rehab at FHE Health
It’s the start of your second week in rehab. Now that you’ve successfully completed detox, or are almost there, you may be wondering what the days ahead will look like. It may also be tempting to think that now that you’re clean, you don’t need more rehab. (Many people prematurely drop out of treatment thinking similar ... Read More
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline personality disorder is a type of mental health disorder. This condition causes a person to think and feel differently about themselves than what others may. This can make it hard for a person to function in daily life. Many times, borderline personality disorder will make it hard for you to control emotions ... Read More
The Role of AA in Treatment
Since its founding in 1935 by Bill Wilson and his friend, the physician Dr. Bob Smith, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has grown to become the most widely recognized program for drug and alcohol recovery in this country, having helped millions and millions of people achieve lasting sobriety. Today the organization boasts ... Read More
Signs & Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, sometimes called "manic depression" or "manic depressive disease," is a mental health condition marked by extreme, often long-lasting mood swings and episodes of extreme ups and downs. Due in part to the overuse of the word bipolar to describe when a person is just being moody, bipolar disorder is ... Read More
