Family Roles and Dysfunction: The Impact on Recovery
When it comes to recovery from addiction or mental health challenges, many people focus on the individual, and understandably so. However, what often gets overlooked is the critical role family...
View ArticleWhat Men Need Out of Therapy
Men face unique mental health challenges that therapy can address. In celebration of Men’s Health Month, we decided to explore these issues with the help of Patrick Fitzgibbons, MBA, MS, MA....
View ArticleEfficacy of Therapy for Mental Health
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been to the doctor for the flu or an illness such as chicken pox. During your visit, the doctor may have prescribed medications and sent you home with a...
View ArticleThe Role Medication Plays in Mental Health Rehab
The combination of therapy and medication represents one of the most effective strategies in modern mental health rehabilitation. While therapy provides you with essential coping skills and emotional...
View ArticleFrom the Ashes: A Firefighter on “Post-Traumatic Growth”
In this installment of the First Responder Families Podcast, show host and licensed family therapist Ivona Bhahda explored the innovative concept of “post-traumatic growth,” by interviewing a former...
View ArticleFinding the Words: How to Act When It Feels Like There’s Nothing You Can Say...
In the past, family members affected by addiction mostly heard the message that they were “powerless” over the disease: that there was nothing they could do to help, except to avoid enabling their...
View ArticleThe Fix for Acid Reflux with Anxiety or Addiction (Part 1)
You’re not alone. If you’ve ever had to sit up in bed after a meal, felt that slow burn climbing up your chest, or tasted acid in the back of your throat — you’ve likely experienced acid reflux. And...
View ArticleFHE Health Pressroom
“FIRST RESPONDER COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD” LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE May 1, 2025 The first, annual “First Responder Community Impact Award,” hosted by the national behavioral health provider, FHE Health, is...
View ArticleSigns of a Toxic Mother
Growing up with a toxic mother can leave emotional wounds that extend far into adulthood. The mother-child relationship forms the foundation of how we view ourselves and interact with the world, making...
View ArticleCan You Check Yourself into Rehab?
Many things can cause a mental health crisis, including difficulties at work, medical problems, relationship issues and financial strain. If you’re already dealing with a mental health condition, these...
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