by WestBridge | Sep 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Every year there is marathon season here in Boston: a time of pride, perseverance, support, and inspiration. Spectators are often swept up in the camaraderie of the day, as we all feel the positivity and community support in the atmosphere. For these reasons, we’ve...
by WestBridge | Aug 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Wellness
American troops have been actively entrenched in battle for well over a decade, and the effects are taking their toll on generations of individuals, spouses, and families in ways that are often visible, but just as often, not visible. It’s these invisible scars of...
by WestBridge | Aug 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Stress is the catch-all word for any time we’re overwhelmed or over-worked. Factors that cause people stress are money, relationships, jobs, family responsibilities, and worries about these or other aspects of life. The effects of stress shouldn’t be underestimated,...
by WestBridge | Aug 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
People with serious mental illness die 25 years earlier than the average person, and the reasons are largely preventable. Here we focus on physical activity and fitness in those with mental illness. According to a report published by the National Association of State...
by ITL Support | Aug 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone who witnesses or personally experiences one or more traumatic events in their lives. Often we are more aware of the disorder in relation to soldiers’ return from combat. The PTSD Foundation of America says that...
by WestBridge | Aug 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Our nurses and chefs stress the importance of eating breakfast by pointing out the benefits and concerns if you skip out. A hearty breakfast provides the energy boost to start the day with...
by WestBridge | Jul 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
College can be a difficult and emotional transition for young adults. It’s a new social scene, there’s high academic pressure, and for many, it’s the first time away from home. Increased emotions of starting college typically pass within a few days or a couple of...
by WestBridge | Jul 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
There are many reasons why people start using products with tobacco in them. You may be someone who started smoking with your friends because it seemed like a cool thing to do, or you didn’t want to be the only one that wasn’t trying it. Maybe your first cigarette was...
by WestBridge | Jul 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Research and treatment program experience have repeatedly shown that individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders have improved outcomes when they have access to continuous community based support services. In particular, Assertive...
by WestBridge | Jun 16, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill As negative and overbearing situations arise, it can be difficult to hold on to a sense of hope. The time to process and accept valid...
