6 Fun Thanksgiving Activities to Help Your Teen Stay in Good Spirits This Holiday Season
When they’re away from their friends and their usual routine at school, many teens aren’t really sure what to do with their time. They may be in need of some rest and relaxation. However, a four-day Thanksgiving weekend is a long time to sit around the house. With a...
Don’t Forget to Keep Your Mental Health at the Forefront of Your Final Exam Prep: Here’s How
Final exams are a particularly stressful time for many college students. You might already be exhausted from a long semester, or maybe the term has flown by faster than you expected. In any case, if you’re prone to symptoms of anxiety or depression, periods of stress...
“I Want to Feel Happy Again”: How the Right Support Can Help
Happiness is a complex and subjective emotional experience that everyone desires. While there’s not a one-size-fits-all definition, as the experience varies from person to person, it can be described as a feeling of: Contentment Joy Fulfillment Satisfaction Well-being...
How Breakups Often Go Hand in Hand With the Symptoms of Depression in Teens
Breakups are difficult, no matter your age. You might assume that most relationships as a teenager are just “young puppy love." However, it's important not to just brush off your teen’s feelings when a relationship ends. They can still be feeling angry and...
Lightfully’s Continuum of Care: What It Is and Why It’s Critical
Navigating the mental health care system is difficult even for loved ones who aren’t seeking treatment for themselves. When you’re struggling with a mental health condition, finding the care you need can be overwhelming. Like medical health care systems, mental health...
8 Ways Support Groups Can Benefit People Managing Depression Symptoms
There’s a reason why so many social organizations are built on weekly support group programs. Peer support groups are a powerful and often underappreciated part of the mental health treatment process. Since it’s Depression Awareness Month, now is a good time to...
Lightfully Behavioral Health Shines as #139 in America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces
Newsweek Magazine today published the annual America’s Top Most Loved Workplaces® list, developed by Most Loved Workplace®, a division of Best Practice Institute (BPI).
How Many Types of Depression Exist?
Negative beliefs about depression and mental health disorders play a big role in our personal experiences. It’s a common condition — in 2021, 8.3% of adults aged 18 or older (21 million people) had a major depressive episode within the past year. However, that number...
21 Ways You Can Help Your Teen Combat the Feeling of Failure
Are you struggling to help your teen cope with disappointment? Lightfully Teen shares expert advice that can help guide you through the process.