by WestBridge | Dec 1, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which aims to improve access to mental health treatment and services for multicultural communities. According to the Office of Minority Health, nearly two-thirds of people with a diagnosable mental illness do...
by WestBridge | Oct 16, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Treating Dual Disorders, WestBridge
In treating co-occurring illnesses, also known as dual disorders, where individuals are simultaneously dealing with addiction and mental illness, there are different approaches to treatment that can vary widely from one program to another. In many programs, mental...
by WestBridge | Sep 6, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders
Congratulations on making your first steps toward a healthy recovery from alcohol addiction. If you’re reading this post, you’re likely well on your way toward a strong, lifelong recovery, and you should be incredibly proud. If you’re just starting out on that road to...
by WestBridge | Jun 16, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
“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 and accept valid...
