by WestBridge | Dec 1, 2025 | Holidays, Mental Health Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Holiday parties can often revolve around alcohol, which can be tough for people in recovery, or those supporting them. Many people feel obligated to be cheerful, or to be seen as cheerful, during the holidays, even when they’re not. Mixed feelings are normal and...
by WestBridge | Nov 22, 2025 | Depression, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
What are Different Types of Depression? It cannot be overstated: Depression is not merely the feeling of sadness. Actually, depression is a mental health disorder that can come in various forms and in differing degrees of severity. The first step toward getting...
by WestBridge | Nov 12, 2025 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Journaling doesn’t need to be poetic, polished, or profound. You don’t have to be a talented writer and you shouldn’t feel you HAVE to be a good writer to journal. It’s simply a place where your thoughts get to land somewhere outside your head, where they can stop...
by WestBridge | Oct 31, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, PTSD, Recovery, Therapy, WestBridge
After leaving the military, one of the hardest things many veterans face isn’t the loss of structure, it’s feeling the loss of purpose. For years, your actions were tied to a mission that mattered. Every task felt like it had weight, every decision had a goal behind...
by WestBridge | Oct 27, 2025 | Mental Illness, PTSD, Recovery, Residential Treatment, Residential Treatment Program, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Leaving the military isn’t just a personal and career change; it’s a major family transition for everyone. Everyone has to adjust when your service ends: you, your spouse or partner, kids, parents, siblings, etc. All of whom aren’t quite sure what to say anymore to...
