Anxiety disorders are the most common of mental disorders, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). Up to roughly 34 percent of the population—(or more than one in three Americans)—will experience symptoms of an anxiety disorder during their lifetime, the National Institutes of Health has said, basing ... Read More
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Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety disorders are not uncommon in America, with 40 million adults experiencing anxiety during the course of a year. However, non-stop worry and anxious thoughts may signal the onset of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Excessive anxiety and worry that's ongoing and completely out of proportion to what's ... Read More
How Elton John Found Long-Term Recovery from Cocaine
If addiction recovery were a vinyl record, it would have two sides. Side A plays "Physical Dependency." This is the side of addiction that people talk about "getting clean" from. It is associated with powerful cravings for the drug which can make you sick— even debilitatingly sick in the absence of the drug. Side B ... Read More
Understanding Grief
Grief is not an illness or disorder. Grief is a normal reaction to loss, and because loss in its various forms is part of the human experience, grief is universal. Grief is also a process— albeit a non-linear one. This means that grief requires adjusting to the new normal of life in the aftermath of loss— and, that ... Read More
7 Reasons First Responders Need Specialized Mental Health Treatment and Support
Updated October 16, 2022 For first responders, work-related stress is an ongoing concern. Experiences associated with acute stress as well as chronic stress can play a role in the development of mental health conditions like anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since first responders typically ... Read More
Victoria Hernandez
Victoria Hernandez, RN Director of Nursing As the chief administrator of FHE Health’s nursing department, Mrs. Hernandez manages, directs and oversees the nursing services that our detox and residential patients receive during their time with us. Roughly 20 years of service in specialty settings, including ... Read More
What’s “Rigorous Honesty” and How Can It Benefit My Recovery?
Updated April 5th, 2023 "It's okay if I have a drink now and then. I beat my addiction and I don't have to worry about it any longer." This statement is an example of a lie people with alcohol addiction tell themselves. It's a form of denial, often to themselves and family. A key component of getting sober is ... Read More
CSU: It’s Not a TV Series, But It Can Help in a Mental Health Crisis
In the landscape of addiction and mental health treatment options, you'll come across a variety of acronyms. One, which you may or may not have heard, is a CSU: crisis stabilization unit. This is a specialized treatment setting where people with more severe mental health needs can get the treatment they need on a ... Read More
