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 | 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...
by WestBridge | Jan 12, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Anxiety is not just a feeling; it is something that can have a very real impact on our minds and our bodies. For those who struggle with chronic anxiety disorders, that impact can be long-lasting. Wounds can linger—and still cause pain—even once you are in the...
by WestBridge | Dec 29, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Wellness, WestBridge
The workplace can be a little bit stressful for all of us; our jobs can be demanding, especially when we are dealing with a tight deadline, a particularly hard assignment, or a co-worker who rubs us the wrong way. While work can be stressful for anyone, it can be...
by WestBridge | Nov 5, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Wellness, WestBridge
Depression is an equal opportunity offender. It can impact people of all ages and all ethnicities. It can also impact women and men alike. For men, depression can be a uniquely difficult struggle—and the reason for this is simple: Many men have a hard time admitting...
by WestBridge | Oct 15, 2023 | Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Bipolar disorder is a relatively common mental health diagnosis—yet misunderstanding about this disorder and treatment persists. . Unrelenting stigma suppresses open discussion of mental health-related issues. It is critically important to spread accurate information...
