by WestBridge | Aug 18, 2026 | Health, Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness
The primary symptoms of OCD are obsessions and compulsions. The first of these terms refers to unwanted or intrusive thoughts, and the latter to unavoidable actions or rituals. Both of these are difficult or impossible for the individual to control, even if the...
by WestBridge | Aug 12, 2026 | Mental Health Disorders
As with other mental health disorders, anxiety can be highly variable; even two people with the exact same diagnosis may experience different sets of symptoms. With that said, there are some common signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders to be aware of: Other symptoms...
by WestBridge | Jun 26, 2026 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
At the end of March, there was a New York Times article titled Your Chatbot Isn’t a Therapist, by Divya Saini and Natasha Bailen. Dr. Saini is a psychiatrist, and Dr. Bailen is a psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Times article explores the fact that...
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...
