by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 5, 2024 | Medication
Many antidepressants have known interactions with other medications and foods. They can also present greater risks for people with certain medical conditions. This is why it’s important to go over potential interactions with your prescriber before you start...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 3, 2024 | Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a complex set of conditions that can present in unique ways. All of them involve mood swings that can be mild or severe and last for various amounts of time. People with bipolar disorder have depressive episodes as well as manic or hypomanic...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 3, 2024 | Grief, Lightfully U
The pain of losing something or someone who was important to you may feel overwhelming. When you’re grieving, things like feeding yourself, going to class and doing laundry may not feel important or even possible. Big and small losses can cause grief, and...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 3, 2024 | Depression, Teens
It’s not unusual for teens to make jokes about their mental health. They may brush off their negative emotions as no big deal. For example, if they get a low grade on a quiz, they may say, “I’m depressed.” But depression is not a joke, even if they may try to play it...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 2, 2024 | Depression
Each season comes with its own joys — as well as certain limitations and stressors. Many people break from their usual routines over the summer, so it can feel like time slows down. Over the winter, in some areas, cold weather and snow can make it more difficult to...
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