by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 18, 2024 | OCD
Every person, no matter where they’re located in the U.S., is likely to struggle with their mental health at one point or another. On the West Coast, millions of people struggle with a mental health condition. In 2022, it was reported that 1 in 7 California...
by Levi | Sep 17, 2024 | OCD
Mental health conditions can vary widely from person to person. Even if two people have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), their obsessions and compulsions can be quite different. For instance, one person can have contamination OCD that causes...
by Levi | Sep 14, 2024 | Medication
For many people who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, medication is a key component in their treatment. Your psychiatrist can prescribe you medication to help you manage your symptoms on a day-to-day basis. A common medication for many mental health...
by Levi | Sep 13, 2024 | PTSD
Many people use the word “flashback” when they’re retelling a story or a memory. It’s natural to mentally return to a positive time in your life, such as a heartfelt moment with your parents or a milestone, such as your wedding day. But, unfortunately, negative...
by Levi | Sep 12, 2024 | Medication
Lexapro, also known as escitalopram, is a commonly prescribed antidepressant medication. It belongs to a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro works to increase the levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger in the...
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