Imagine seeing a therapist you didn't completely trust. This wouldn't be a very productive relationship, right? This is the high-level explanation of a concept called "therapeutic alliance." It's the bond you and your therapist share as part of a two-sided, good-faith interaction to provide recovery and understanding, ... Read More
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Is Gambling an Addiction, and Is There a Cure?
While we label many behaviors as addictive, there is only one non-substance-related type that is considered a disorder in the DSM. That disorder is Gambling addiction. The designation and opinions about gambling disorder vary greatly among people as well. While heroin use is an activity almost everyone would consider a ... Read More
5 HR Wellness Strategies That Prevent Employee Burnout and Support Mental Health at Work
You know how important it is to maintain employee satisfaction, especially in industries where it's hard to find talented employees. Yet, a common reason people leave employers is because of burnout. As a person who works hard yourself, you can recognize what burnout feels like. You don’t want to go to work, you ... Read More
Lady Gaga: Mental Health and Advocacy
Stefani Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, is a household name in the United States and around the world. After her rise to popularity in 2008 with her smash hit "Poker Face," Lady Gaga has released multiple platinum records, acted in movies, performed at awards shows and, overall, been a true pop culture force ... Read More
The Revealing Link Between Workplace Violence, PTSD and Mental Health
In recent years, we’ve seen that violent can erupt almost anywhere—from homes and schools to churches and workplaces. Workplace mental health may be one component at play: In high-stress situations, any employee can be at risk of breaking down. On the other hand, violence affects mental health, placing an especially ... Read More
The Reasons Your Loved One with PTSD is Self-Isolating
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, better known as PTSD, is a common mental disorder affecting around 8% of the population at any given time. PTSD is the result of witnessing or experiencing a stressful experience, such as fighting in a war, physical or sexual assault, surviving a natural disaster, or anything else that ... Read More
How Staying Sober Can Get Easier – SOS Tips for People in Early Recovery
Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction isn’t easy. That’s because it’s as much about successfully staying sober as it is about getting sober— and just the concept of staying sober can seem incredibly daunting for anyone fresh out of rehab. It’s no surprise, then, that many people in early recovery ask the question, ... Read More
Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP
Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP Director of Shatterproof FHE Health As Director of “Shatterproof FHE Health,” Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP, is responsible for providing clinical direction to FHE Health’s specialized treatment program for first responders. Her #1 goal in her job is to help first ... Read More
