by WestBridge | Mar 29, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Wellness, WestBridge
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 right. This is...
by WestBridge | Mar 22, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, WestBridge
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 stress—so the important...
by WestBridge | Feb 23, 2024 | Mental Illness, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Your body and your mind are connected. They are symbiotic. This means is that, when you do something to keep your body healthy, it also benefits your mind. Indeed, research confirms repeatedly that one of the keys to mental health is keeping your body moving, active...
by WestBridge | Feb 16, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Is it possible to feel gloomy even when school’s out, the sun is shining, and good humor is in the air? For those who have clinical depression, the answer is, unfortunately, yes. The symptoms of depression do not necessarily abate just because the weather’s good. ...
by WestBridge | Feb 9, 2024 | Recovery, WestBridge
Independence is a word that many of us love—and not just on the Fourth of July. We all want to be independent. We all want to be self-sufficient. We want to be able to thrive and succeed without having to rely too heavily on anyone else. This is an inclination that...
by WestBridge | Feb 2, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, WestBridge
Mental health disorders do not just affect the individual with the diagnosis. They affect all those in the periphery—friends, partners, kids, and family members. Those friends and family members, in turn, can play a big role in the recovery process—providing support,...
by WestBridge | Jan 31, 2024 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Recovery, Therapy, WestBridge
Post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is as common as it is misunderstood. For these reasons and more, Congress has set aside June 27 of each year as PTSD Awareness Day. This provides an invaluable opportunity to stop and reflect on this mental health disorder—to...
by WestBridge | Jan 26, 2024 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
Recovery is not something that happens overnight, nor is it something you can achieve and then forget about. Recovery is something you will work toward—nurture and protect—every day of your life. When you are in recovery, you are in it for the long haul, and it is...
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 | Jan 19, 2024 | Recovery, Therapy, Wellness, WestBridge
In a moment of panic or anxiety, it is important to stop, breathe deeply, and use a stress management tool—anything that helps protect mind and body from stress. In recent months, much attention has shifted to mindfulness and meditation as two powerful tools for...
