by WestBridge | Dec 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
A critical element of women’s health that is often overlooked or minimized is mental health. For many mothers, the role of a caregiver may be an understatement. By default, women wear multiple hats on a daily basis. In addition to caring for a child receiving mental...
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 | Nov 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
July is Purposeful Parenting Month, and we honor the parents that have provided crucial support for their children undergoing treatment at WestBridge. Our supportive community helps families find the balance to continue a healing journey towards a healthy and...
by WestBridge | Nov 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Recovery is a way of life that embraces emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health. At WestBridge, we believe that there are many opportunities for our treatment team to help individuals and families begin this process. Tobacco and nicotine are legal substances...
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 | Oct 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Small changes have been transpiring in the participant common areas of our treatment programs. Fresh fruits, nuts and whole-grain snacks have become the staple, in place of candy, cookies and the occasional celebration cake. While this change initially faced...
