by WestBridge | Apr 12, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
If you cannot say something nice, do not say anything at all. Is a sentiment that holds true not just for the way you speak of others, but also the way you speak of yourself. When you constantly run yourself down, short-change your inherent worth and dignity, and...
by WestBridge | Mar 29, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
We have noted before that consistently good sleep is vital for mental and physical well-being; poor sleep can compound mental health struggles and make recovery more difficult. Of course, getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging in its own right. This is...
by WestBridge | Mar 22, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, WestBridge
Stress, when not managed properly, can have a ruinous impact on our mental and physical health. It is impossible to go through life without some occasionally stressful moments—in fact, it is tough to make it a single day without encountering stress—so the important...
by WestBridge | Feb 16, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Is it possible to feel gloomy even when school’s out, the sun is shining, and good humor is in the air? For those who have clinical depression, the answer is, unfortunately, yes. The symptoms of depression do not necessarily abate just because the weather’s good. ...
by WestBridge | Feb 2, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, WestBridge
Mental health disorders do not just affect the individual with the diagnosis. They affect all those in the periphery—friends, partners, kids, and family members. Those friends and family members, in turn, can play a big role in the recovery process—providing support,...
by WestBridge | Jan 31, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Therapy, WestBridge
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is as common as it is misunderstood. For these reasons and more, Congress has set aside June 27 of each year as PTSD Awareness Day. This provides an invaluable opportunity to stop and reflect on this mental health disorder—to...
