by WestBridge | May 4, 2026 | Mental Health Disorders
This month is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). We are collating some of our favorite resources every week, beginning with a focus on understanding, because most people don’t recognize mental illness until it disrupts daily life, relationships, or work. We want to...
by WestBridge | Dec 1, 2025 | Holidays, Mental Health Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Holiday parties can often revolve around alcohol, which can be tough for people in recovery, or those supporting them. Many people feel obligated to be cheerful, or to be seen as cheerful, during the holidays, even when they’re not. Mixed feelings are normal and...
by WestBridge | Oct 31, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, PTSD, Recovery, Therapy, WestBridge
After leaving the military, one of the hardest things many veterans face isn’t the loss of structure, it’s feeling the loss of purpose. For years, your actions were tied to a mission that mattered. Every task felt like it had weight, every decision had a goal behind...
by WestBridge | Aug 29, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, WestBridge
Suicide touches nearly everyone in every community. Most of us know someone who has died by suicide or someone who has struggled with suicidal thoughts or behavior. Yet, despite how common it is, people hesitate to talk openly about suicide. People fear saying the...
by WestBridge | Aug 27, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
When a spouse, sibling, or close friend is in recovery, whether it’s from addiction, depression, anxiety, or another mental health challenge, your first instinct might be to jump in and try to help. But support isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. Too much...
by WestBridge | Aug 21, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Schizophrenia, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
There is a strong link between schizophrenia and substance use. Those who experience the symptoms of schizophrenia often struggle with some form of addiction as well. This makes diagnosis and treatment more difficult, as the symptoms of addiction can mask and obscure...
