by WestBridge | Sep 8, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Treating Dual Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
It used to be that mental health and addiction issues were treated separately. Dual Diagnosis treatment—which treats both conditions simultaneously—is a relatively new field of endeavor, but already has won the support and affirmations of many clinicians, scientists,...
by WestBridge | Sep 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
There is a lot of talk about what addiction is, and what it isn’t—but much of that talk is misleading, if not outright erroneous. Stigma surrounding substance use disorders remains high, and myths and misconceptions are numerous. For those trying to offer love and...
by WestBridge | Aug 25, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Getting a poor night’s sleep can leave you groggy, unmotivated, and in a foul mood all day long—but sleep deprivation is much more than just an inconvenience. It can have a ravenous effect on your mental health. In fact, the mental health ramifications of sleep...
by WestBridge | Aug 18, 2023 | Wellness, WestBridge
American Heart Month is rapidly approaching—and that is something we take seriously here at WestBridge. It might surprise you to learn that heart health and mental health are closely interconnected—and when you take action to keep your ticker fully functional, you...
by WestBridge | Aug 12, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Your loved one, wrestling with mental health and substance use disorders, needs your encouragement and your support—in short, your help. And as you extend your hand, it’s important to make sure you are also conveying your belief in their own abilities. It’s a fine...
by WestBridge | Aug 11, 2023 | Wellness, WestBridge
People try yoga for all different reasons—to lose weight, to find inner peace, to improve balance and flexibility, or simply to get more active. And all of those are certainly worthy motivations. But there’s another benefit to yoga that might surprise you: It’s...
by WestBridge | Jul 28, 2023 | Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Your loved one has completed an inpatient treatment program for mental health and substance use disorders. Now, that loved one is home, and the hard work of recovery begins. With the initial treatment completed, the next big challenge is maintaining and expanding that...
by WestBridge | Jul 21, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, WestBridge
Mental health disorders are sometimes referred to as “invisible” illnesses. The reason for this is that the symptoms cannot necessarily be seen externally. You cannot diagnose them with the naked eye as you could a runny nose, a broken leg or a black eye. The fact...
by WestBridge | Jul 14, 2023 | Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Going to college can be fun and exciting, but also daunting and overwhelming. It is not surprising that many college students—and in particular, college freshmen—deal with significant mental health maladies. In fact, some studies indicate that more than a quarter of...
by WestBridge | Jul 7, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Self-medicating is a term that many people use to describe their use of substances as a way of coping with difficult emotional or mental states. It is not uncommon for those experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders to report that they initially tried to deal...
