by WestBridge | Mar 16, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
People who live with chronic illnesses like mental health and substance use disorders, , tend to have healthy times and times of illness throughout their lives. Most people with a dual diagnosis will experience times when symptoms are under control and experience...
by WestBridge | Mar 6, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
A successful recovery journey often entails ups, downs, adversities and triumphs. For many WestBridge participants, life after recovery has opened new doors of possibilities and opportunities. “My goal is to go back to school and to finish school. I want to be happy,...
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...
by WestBridge | Jan 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
This time of year brings a focus on endings—but also on new beginnings: A New Year will be here before we know it, and with it a fresh start; a clean slate; a chance to start again. This is an appealing concept for anyone, but maybe especially for those in recovery....
by WestBridge | Dec 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
There has been a positive shift in public perception of mental illness in recent years, yet the need for heightened awareness and education prevails. Negative attitudes remain stubbornly entrenched, especially regarding serious conditions such as schizophrenia,...
by WestBridge | Dec 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
A critical element of women’s health that is often overlooked or minimized is mental health. For many mothers, the role of a caregiver may be an understatement. By default, women wear multiple hats on a daily basis. In addition to caring for a child receiving mental...
