by WestBridge | Feb 26, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Long-term recovery for any illness requires sustainable lifestyle changes. While there are no shortcuts in mental health treatment, WestBridge recognizes that every journey towards recovery is unique. Mental health and substance use disorders are possible to overcome...
by WestBridge | Feb 16, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
The immune system is an important network of organs, cells and substances in the body. Its primary function is to help fight off disease and any type of bacterial, viral and fungal infections. The immune system is also responsible for eliminating any dead or diseased...
by WestBridge | Feb 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
It has been an uphill battle for individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who are seeking societal compassion in how their challenges are viewed. The opportunity to seek appropriate help can become an obstacle, as the negative attitudes associated with mental...
by WestBridge | Jan 16, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Almost 1 out of 5 Americans live with a mental disorder. Meanwhile, research shows that nearly two-thirds of all people with a diagnosable mental illness do not seek treatment. Lack of knowledge, fear of disclosure, rejection from family, and discrimination are a few...
by WestBridge | Jan 6, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
For someone experiencing symptoms of mental illness and a substance use disorder, there can be an impact that affects the trajectory of education. Supportive interventions can help individuals explore alternate academic opportunities that can enable continuity in...
