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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 …
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 learning and pursuing …
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, bipolar disorder, or dual …
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 …
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is observed this year from Sunday, May 3rd and will continue through Saturday May 9th, 2015. This week helps raise awareness around children’s mental health. It is a time to focus on children and youth …
“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 …
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 Community Treatment (ACT) programs can help …
Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, recently delivered a supportive message for people facing stigmatization associated with mental health. “Both William and I have seen that many young people are struggling to cope with the impact of bullying, bereavement, domestic …
Bipolar Disorder Day is observed each year on March 30th. The purpose of this day is to bring world awareness to bipolar disorders and eliminate the social stigma that is carried with its diagnosis. Bipolar Disorder Day aims to improve …
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 …
WestBridge Meet & Greet
At WestBridge, we work with adult men and families from around the country and, in some cases, the world. One of the unique features of our model is our virtual Meet & Greet service which allows us to deepen our assessment and begin building trust and engaging participants in the pre-admission process.