by WestBridge | Jan 26, 2024 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Dual diagnosis treatment is multifaceted, effecting each person individually. Substance use and mental health illnesses also include the entire family. Family involvement in the treatment plan is essential in helping an individual maintain long-term recovery. This...
by WestBridge | Dec 22, 2023 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Mental health and substance use disorders do not just affect the individual who experiences symptoms; they affect the whole family. In some cases, these disorders can lead to stress, strain, hurt feelings, guilt or mistrust. As such, it is not just the individual who...
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 | Sep 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
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 to offer love and...
by WestBridge | May 12, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
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 leaves the family members in...
