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...
by WestBridge | Sep 15, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Families facing a mental illness together encounter many obstacles—not least the difficulty in sorting fact from fiction. Decades of stigma surrounding mental health issues have led to much misinformation; even among those who are open to learning more about mental...
by WestBridge | Jul 14, 2023 | Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Going to college can be fun and exciting, but also daunting and overwhelming. It is not surprising that many college students—and in particular, college freshmen—deal with significant mental health maladies. In fact, some studies indicate that more than a quarter of...
by WestBridge | Jul 7, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Self-medicating is a term that many people use to describe their use of substances as a way of coping with difficult emotional or mental states. It is not uncommon for those experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders to report that they initially tried to deal...
by WestBridge | May 1, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, WestBridge
With the New Year’s resolution quickly approaching, many individuals are entertaining ways in which they might put their health first in 2016—perhaps through eating a more sensible diet, or maintaining a more robust workout schedule. But what about your mental health?...
