We have noted before that consistently good sleep is vital for mental and physical well-being; poor sleep can compound mental health struggles and make recovery more difficult. Of course, getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging in its own …
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NCAD Conference Sponsorship
This year’s National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD) is scheduled for the month of August, in Denver, Colorado. WestBridge will be there, and in fact, we are pleased to announce our sponsorship of some key activities and discussions. Specifically, WestBridge …
Encore: Orchestrating Change – A documentary about the world’s first orchestra for people with mental illnesses
ORCHESTRATING CHANGE is the documentary film that tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra, the only classical music organization in the world for people with mental illnesses and those who support them. Led by a once world-renowned conductor whose o…
Tips for De-Stressing in the Workplace
Stress, when not managed properly, can have a ruinous impact on our mental and physical health. It is impossible to go through life without some occasionally stressful moments—in fact, it is tough to make it a single day without encountering …
Going Back to Work After a Mental Health Crisis
Seeking treatment for a mental health condition can provide stability, healing, hope and the tools needed to pursue long-term recovery. None of that means that the problem goes away overnight, or that new challenges will not present themselves. In fact, …
Recovery Through Mindfulness
In Recovery Through Mindfulness, guest Michael Weinberger will discuss how mindfulness can be used in the recovery process. Michael developed the app, A Plan for Living, to incorporate “the big three” — mindfulness, gratitude, and spirituality — to g…
Understanding Male Depression
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 …
Bipolar Disorder and “Mixed” Episodes
Bipolar disorder gets its name from the two extremes that it represents. Those who struggle with bipolar know both manic episodes—characterized by high energy levels, a great mood, and an overall sense of optimism—and depressive episodes, which are just the …
Wilderness Therapy
Dr. Brad Reedy is the Co-Founder of Evoke Therapy Programs, a wilderness based therapy program utilizing primitive living, nomadic hiking, metaphor, and experiential therapies for adolescents, young adults and families suffering from addiction and ment…
The Truth about Bipolar Disorder – Manic Depressive Disorder
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 about this disorder and the reality …
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.