by WestBridge | Oct 16, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Treating Dual Disorders, WestBridge
In treating co-occurring illnesses, also known as dual disorders, where individuals are simultaneously dealing with addiction and mental illness, there are different approaches to treatment that can vary widely from one program to another. In many programs, mental...
by WestBridge | Oct 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Small changes have been transpiring in the participant common areas of our treatment programs. Fresh fruits, nuts and whole-grain snacks have become the staple, in place of candy, cookies and the occasional celebration cake. While this change initially faced...
by WestBridge | Sep 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
According to the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse: “More than 150,000 students develop an alcohol-related health problem [in college] and between 1.2 and 1.5 percent of students indicate that they tried to commit suicide within the past year due to...
by WestBridge | Sep 6, 2022 | Mental Health Disorders
Congratulations on making your first steps toward a healthy recovery from alcohol addiction. If you’re reading this post, you’re likely well on your way toward a strong, lifelong recovery, and you should be incredibly proud. If you’re just starting out on that road to...
by WestBridge | Sep 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Every year there is marathon season here in Boston: a time of pride, perseverance, support, and inspiration. Spectators are often swept up in the camaraderie of the day, as we all feel the positivity and community support in the atmosphere. For these reasons, we’ve...
by WestBridge | Aug 26, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Wellness
American troops have been actively entrenched in battle for well over a decade, and the effects are taking their toll on generations of individuals, spouses, and families in ways that are often visible, but just as often, not visible. It’s these invisible scars of...
by WestBridge | Aug 16, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, Wellness, WestBridge
Stress is the catch-all word for any time we’re overwhelmed or over-worked. Factors that cause people stress are money, relationships, jobs, family responsibilities, and worries about these or other aspects of life. The effects of stress shouldn’t be underestimated,...
by WestBridge | Aug 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
People with serious mental illness die 25 years earlier than the average person, and the reasons are largely preventable. Here we focus on physical activity and fitness in those with mental illness. According to a report published by the National Association of State...
by Zoomer2012 | Aug 6, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone who witnesses or personally experiences one or more traumatic events in their lives. Often we are more aware of the disorder in relation to soldiers’ return from combat. The PTSD Foundation of America says that...
by WestBridge | Aug 1, 2022 | Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
We’ve all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Our nurses and chefs stress the importance of eating breakfast by pointing out the benefits and concerns if you skip out. A hearty breakfast provides the energy boost to start the day with...
