by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Dec 5, 2024 | Psychosis
Auditory hallucinations can include hearing voices or sounds that aren’t really there. While this can be a form of psychosis, there are plenty of other potential causes. Some are treatable medical or behavioral conditions, and some are problems with simple remedies...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Dec 4, 2024 | Borderline Personality Disorder
While borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a relatively common mental health condition, some see it as controversial. BPD has been considered controversial due to historical misunderstandings, stigma, and challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Misconceptions about...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Dec 4, 2024 | Depression, Medication, Teens
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a type of depression medication, aren’t habit forming. They have a short half-life, which means they are more likely to cause withdrawal symptoms upon abrupt discontinuation. “Brain zaps” are one of several common...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Dec 3, 2024 | Medication, Psychosis
Antipsychotic medications are used to treat a wide variety of symptoms. Prescribers use them to treat typical symptoms of psychosis like hallucinations and delusions. They also help with closely related symptoms like agitation and mania. Psychiatrists may prescribe...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Dec 2, 2024 | Medication
Whether changes in brain chemistry are a cause or an effect of certain mental health conditions, regulating them is often a critical part of treatment. Genetics, environment, neurobiology and other factors may all play a role in a person’s symptoms and their...
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