by WestBridge | Jun 26, 2026 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
At the end of March, there was a New York Times article titled Your Chatbot Isn’t a Therapist, by Divya Saini and Natasha Bailen. Dr. Saini is a psychiatrist, and Dr. Bailen is a psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. The Times article explores the fact that...
by WestBridge | Mar 2, 2026 | Health, Recovery, Wellness
When people hear “sugar,” the first reaction is usually immediate and emotional. It’s either the villain of the story or it’s the harmless sidekick. I see this all the time when I’m working with people, and for people navigating mental...
by WestBridge | Feb 2, 2026 | Holidays, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders
Super Bowl parties are often built around drinking and other substance-centered activities, and for many people in recovery or choosing sobriety, that can turn an exciting day into an extremely stressful one. The noise, the overenthusiasm, the constant refilling of...
by WestBridge | Dec 18, 2025 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
No one gets through recovery entirely on their own. Whether you’re managing depression, anxiety, substance use, or any other mental health challenge, having a good support network can make all the difference between just coping and actively healing. Go “find support”...
by WestBridge | Nov 12, 2025 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Journaling doesn’t need to be poetic, polished, or profound. You don’t have to be a talented writer and you shouldn’t feel you HAVE to be a good writer to journal. It’s simply a place where your thoughts get to land somewhere outside your head, where they can stop...
by WestBridge | Oct 31, 2025 | Mental Health Disorders, PTSD, Recovery, Therapy, WestBridge
After leaving the military, one of the hardest things many veterans face isn’t the loss of structure, it’s feeling the loss of purpose. For years, your actions were tied to a mission that mattered. Every task felt like it had weight, every decision had a goal behind...
