by WestBridge | Oct 15, 2023 | Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Bipolar disorder is a relatively common mental health diagnosis—yet misunderstanding about this disorder and treatment persists. . Unrelenting stigma suppresses open discussion of mental health-related issues. It is critically important to spread accurate information...
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 | Aug 12, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, Recovery, WestBridge
Your loved one, wrestling with mental health and substance use disorders, needs your encouragement and your support—in short, your help. And as you extend your hand, it’s important to make sure you are also conveying your belief in their own abilities. It’s a fine...
by WestBridge | Jul 14, 2023 | Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Going to college can be fun and exciting, but also daunting and overwhelming. It is not surprising that many college students—and in particular, college freshmen—deal with significant mental health maladies. In fact, some studies indicate that more than a quarter of...
by WestBridge | Jul 7, 2023 | Mental Health Disorders, Mental Illness, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, WestBridge
Self-medicating is a term that many people use to describe their use of substances as a way of coping with difficult emotional or mental states. It is not uncommon for those experiencing symptoms of mental health disorders to report that they initially tried to deal...
