by WestBridge | Dec 24, 2025 | Depression, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
When the daylight shrinks and winter seems to start to dragging on and on, many people notice a dramatic shift in mood, energy, and sleep patterns. Clinically, this shift can become seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a recognized pattern of depressive symptoms tied to...
by WestBridge | Dec 18, 2025 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
No one gets through recovery entirely on their own. Whether you’re managing depression, anxiety, substance use, or any other mental health challenge, having a good support network can make all the difference between just coping and actively healing. Go “find support”...
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...
by WestBridge | Sep 10, 2025 | Depression, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Understanding Depression and Substance Use We all experience ups and downs in life: we feel happiness during some moments, but we also experience deep sadness when something goes wrong. These fluctuations are all healthy, but when a person experiences a prolonged...
by WestBridge | Aug 29, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, WestBridge
Suicide touches nearly everyone in every community. Most of us know someone who has died by suicide or someone who has struggled with suicidal thoughts or behavior. Yet, despite how common it is, people hesitate to talk openly about suicide. People fear saying the...
by WestBridge | Aug 27, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
When a spouse, sibling, or close friend is in recovery, whether it’s from addiction, depression, anxiety, or another mental health challenge, your first instinct might be to jump in and try to help. But support isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. Too much...
