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Patient Success Story: Mental Health Care & Nutrition Support

Updated on November 3, 2025

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Every journey to better health starts with a moment of courage. In this story, you will see how we helped one person navigate their way through a challenging time, guiding them with personalized mental health and wellness support.  

The problem.

Joe, a working father in his late 30s, had been struggling with emotional eating, anxiety, and was feeling ready to get married again, following an intense divorce two years earlier. The daily stress Joe was experiencing began to affect his physical health. Migraines, high blood pressure, and poor nutrition were also making everyday life feel overwhelming. Joe looked for the support of a registered dietitian and started couples counseling, but when he experienced the loss of his grandfather and the family dog a new level of support was needed.  

 

The solution.

Joe leaned into a deeper level of care through individual therapy, nutrition counseling, and mental health support from First Stop Health. He began to see meaningful changes, creating goals around exercise, hydration, and replacing late-night cravings with healthier habits. He was feeling excited and motivated to continue his journey. In only a few months, Joe was taken off migraine medications and began reducing his blood pressure medication, signaling a turning point in his physical health. 

 

The result.

Joe continues to use all three services and expresses gratitude for the role First Stop Health played in his transformation. Since starting his health journey with First Stop Health, Joe’s anxiety has significantly decreased. He has lost 10 pounds by adding more whole foods into his diet and weekly meal prep. Joe has also strengthened his relationship with his ex-wife by learning how to manage potential conflicts with new communications skills. Joe now communicates better with friends and family, feeling calmer and clearer, and enjoying life with a new sense of purpose.  

 

 

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