by WestBridge | Feb 1, 2023 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
It has been an uphill battle for individuals diagnosed with a mental illness who are seeking societal compassion in how their challenges are viewed. The opportunity to seek appropriate help can become an obstacle, as the negative attitudes associated with mental...
by Zoomer2012 | Jan 16, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
Almost 1 out of 5 Americans live with a mental disorder. Meanwhile, research shows that nearly two-thirds of all people with a diagnosable mental illness do not seek treatment. Lack of knowledge, fear of disclosure, rejection from family, and discrimination are a few...
by WestBridge | Dec 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
There has been a positive shift in public perception of mental illness in recent years, yet the need for heightened awareness and education prevails. Negative attitudes remain stubbornly entrenched, especially regarding serious conditions such as schizophrenia,...
by WestBridge | Dec 6, 2022 | Mental Illness, Recovery, WestBridge
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. I’m ready for change, but I don’t know where to begin”?...
by WestBridge | Dec 1, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which aims to improve access to mental health treatment and services for multicultural communities. According to the Office of Minority Health, nearly two-thirds of people with a diagnosable mental illness do...
