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 | May 2, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, WestBridge
The Oxford Textbook of Community Mental Health, (Oxford University Press) is a leading edge publication that sits at the juncture of medical sciences, social values, policy formation, and global mental health. Dr Delia Hendrick MD, Westbridge’s full-time medical...
by WestBridge | Jun 21, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Many individuals with dual diagnosis are at a high risk of chronic diseases associated with sedentary behavior and medication side effects: diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. These diseases also increase a person’s chance of...
by WestBridge | May 17, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Treating Dual Disorders, Wellness
It is impossible to overstate the myriad effects that substance use disorders can have on the mind—and on the body. One that does not generate nearly enough attention or concern is malnutrition. Those who struggle with addiction tend to not eat well and to not receive...
by WestBridge | May 5, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, WestBridge
Many of us may think we know what to expect concerning depression—feelings of sadness or persistent melancholy. Though those can certainly be key indicators of a struggle with depression, it may surprise you to learn that depression can display a wide range of...
by WestBridge | Feb 23, 2024 | Mental Illness, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Your body and your mind are connected. They are symbiotic. This means is that, when you do something to keep your body healthy, it also benefits your mind. Indeed, research confirms repeatedly that one of the keys to mental health is keeping your body moving, active...
