by kelly | Feb 3, 2024 | Lightfully U, Suicidality, Teens
Suicide is a leading cause of death among college students, with approximately 1,000 suicides occurring on campuses each year. About 10% of students consider killing themselves and 1.5% engage in suicidal behavior. These statistics prove how important it is to address...
by Levi | Feb 3, 2024 | Self Harm, Teens
Are you experiencing self-harming thoughts or behaviors? If so, it might be time to seek treatment. Self-harm can be dangerous, hurting your physical and mental condition. Though people who engage in self-harm often use it as a coping mechanism, it can actually make...
by kelly | Feb 3, 2024 | OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts (obsession), engagement in repetitive behaviors (compulsions), or both. OCD affects an estimated 1.2% of the U.S.’s adult population and can...
by Levi | Feb 1, 2024 | OCD
When you’re feeling nervous or anxious, your mind can start racing. People often develop habits or coping mechanisms, conscious or unconscious, to reduce those rapid thoughts and uncertain feelings. However, if you have obsessive-compulsive disorder, coping strategies...
by kelly | Feb 1, 2024 | Lightfully U
Your family history has a big influence on shaping who you are in many ways, like eye color, hair type, and even how you express emotions or communicate. While there are positive traits passed down through generations, it’s also possible for the effects of trauma...
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