Anxiety and Depression are two of the most common complaints in therapy, and it is not unusual for clients to suffer from both simultaneously. Our guest today unravels the complexity of this common comorbidity and highlights some of the common types of…
According to the American Psychological Association, mental health disorders have reached an epidemic level on college campuses; in fact, one APA report referred to it as a “growing crisis.” Indeed, depression and anxiety are all too common on today’s college …
The recovery process can be emotionally draining—and not just for the individual in recovery. Close friends and family members can also find the process to be taxing; simply trying to provide support to their loved one takes its toll, and …
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method by which clinicians are able to interrupt and modify certain types of emotional reactions and thoughts that repeat with the same characteristics and qualities of the original reactions an…
Recovery from substance use or a mental health disorder is similar to recovering from any other chronic illness. Successful recovery, while it can seem to take a lifetime, requires changes in living that help manage symptoms and promote health. Those …
Choosing recovery for yourself, and setting it as the foremost goal for your life, is progress in its own right, and something to be proud of. As you strive toward that goal, however, you will inevitably encounter obstacles along the …
Painkiller addiction is a serious public health concern and nationwide epidemic which often requires specialized addiction treatment. Our guest today, Dr. Alkesh Patel, is a highly experienced addiction psychiatrist specializing in pain management. H…
For some, the signs and symptoms of alcohol use disorders may seem evident; for others, they can seem more subtle and insidious. Awareness of alcohol use—and potentially your own substance use disorders—is critically important, which is why the National Institutes …
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 …
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 …
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.