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In a moment of panic or anxiety, it is important to stop, breathe deeply, and use a stress management tool—anything that helps protect mind and body from stress. In recent months, much attention has shifted to mindfulness and meditation as …
Anxiety is not just a feeling; it is something that can have a very real impact on our minds and our bodies. For those who struggle with chronic anxiety disorders, that impact can be long-lasting. Wounds can linger—and still cause …
Since 1994, the week leading up to Father’s Day has been set aside as Men’s Health Week. This is an important time to talk openly and honestly about some of the health issues that men struggle with—and that includes mental …
Initially, it might seem like the brain and the digestive system could not possibly be that closely related. Actually, there is a growing body of research regarding the mind-gut connection. The bottom line is this: Scientists have determined that what …
The workplace can be a little bit stressful for all of us; our jobs can be demanding, especially when we are dealing with a tight deadline, a particularly hard assignment, or a co-worker who rubs us the wrong way. While …
Mental health and substance use disorders do not just affect the individual who experiences symptoms; they affect the whole family. In some cases, these disorders can lead to stress, strain, hurt feelings, guilt or mistrust. As such, it is not …
Mindfulness is the practice of living in the moment, focusing one’s attention completely on feelings, thoughts and environment in which they exist. Mindfulness is a practice and study that began in early Buddhism. Mindfulness can be a meaningful tool for …
Stress is a significant contributor to mental health disorders. Unfortunately, it is also something that all of us deal with in some form or fashion. All of us receive stress from different places, and for many of us a key …
Recovery is always going to be a process; it is always going to be something you pursue over the course of a lifetime. With that said, the hope is that you reach a place where you have some firm life …
Opioids have long been known for their powerful effects in minimizing and mitigating pain; indeed, many of the most potent prescription painkillers are opioids. Since opioids are also powerfully addictive, more and more researchers and clinicians are encouraging other, non-pharmaceutical …
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.