Depression and Diabetes
World Health Day is coming soon; on April 7, we’ll be banding together as a global community to focus on some of the most pressing healthcare issues of our time. This year’s theme is a simple one: Beat Diabetes. That …
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You Are the Company You Keep
You are the company you keep. You’ve probably heard this theory before—but do you know how deep it goes? According to one school of thought, you are, essentially, a reflection of the five individuals with whom you spend the most …
What is Biosound Therapy?
Biosound therapy is an increasingly popular, increasingly promising treatment course for those experiencing mental health or substance use disorders. The process is as simple as it is painless. In biosound therapy, the client sits down in a special chair—similar to …
Kick Butts and Be Tobacco Free
Kick Butts Day is approaching! Are you ready for it? March 16, is a nationwide day of empowerment, encouraging young people to stand up, speak out, and seize control from Big Tobacco. That’s a noble goal. Tobacco can have a …
Depression and Sadness: How You Are Misjudging Your Loved One’s Condition
If your loved one is struggling with symptoms of depression, he may seem sad or melancholy much of the time, but make no mistake: Depression and sadness are two very different things. Sadness is a natural and healthy human emotion—something …
How to Support Your Loved One’s Recovery
Your loved one has completed an inpatient treatment program for mental health and substance use disorders. Now, that loved one is home, and the hard work of recovery begins. With the initial treatment completed, the next big challenge is maintaining …
7 Ways to Help Your Loved One Without Enabling Their Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
Your loved one, wrestling with mental health and substance use disorders, needs your encouragement and your support—in short, your help. And as you extend your hand, it’s important to make sure you are also conveying your belief in their own …
Myths Families Face Regarding Substance Use Disorders
There is a lot of talk about what addiction is, and what it isn’t—but much of that talk is misleading, if not outright erroneous. Stigma surrounding substance use disorders remains high, and myths and misconceptions are numerous. For those trying …
“I’m Ready for Change, but I Don’t Know Where to Begin.”
What do you do to support a family member who recognizes the need for rehabilitation and recovery, but doesn’t quite know how to proceed? How do you answer when your loved one says to you, “I know I need help. …
How Mentoring Helps the Recovery Process
Did you know that January is set aside as National Mentor Month? It’s a season in which we’re all encouraged to reflect on the good things that come from nurturing, one-on-one relationships. And while mentorship can have a positive impact …
WestBridge Meet & Greet
At WestBridge, we work with adult men and families from around the country and, in some cases, the world. One of the unique features of our model is our virtual Meet & Greet service which allows us to deepen our assessment and begin building trust and engaging participants in the pre-admission process.