by Zoomer2012 | May 31, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, WestBridge
Anxiety and depression are two common mental health disorders that are commonly mistaken for one another, their symptoms confused or conflated. In fact, one report says that around 85 percent of those who are diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with a...
by WestBridge | May 24, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Recovery is something to cherish and to celebrate every month, but September is an especially good time to speak up and speak out about freedom in recovery from substance use. That is because the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration set aside this...
by WestBridge | May 17, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Treating Dual Disorders, Wellness
It is impossible to overstate the myriad effects that substance use disorders can have on the mind—and on the body. One that does not generate nearly enough attention or concern is malnutrition. Those who struggle with addiction tend to not eat well and to not receive...
by WestBridge | May 5, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, WestBridge
Many of us may think we know what to expect concerning depression—feelings of sadness or persistent melancholy. Though those can certainly be key indicators of a struggle with depression, it may surprise you to learn that depression can display a wide range of...
by WestBridge | May 3, 2024 | Wellness, WestBridge
Stress is something that everybody faces, but it can be especially challenging to those who experience symptoms of mental health disorders. Certainly, intense stress can exacerbate an existing problem with addiction, depression, anxiety, or even OCD. As such, one of...