by kelly | Feb 6, 2024 | Lightfully U
You feel like the tasks on your list keep piling up. You complete one, and suddenly there’s five more! You feel overwhelmed, don’t know where to start, and don’t see an end in sight. For college students, excessive stress can interfere with their...
by kelly | Feb 5, 2024 | Lightfully U
Playing a sport provides many benefits, but it can take a toll on your mental health just as much as your physical health. College athletes are at the height of their sport, which comes with many advantages, but can also bring with it some mental health challenges....
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 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 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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