Why Your Teen Might Be Feeling Sad in the Summer Months and How You Can Help
In high school, summer is often thought of as a time for fun, freedom and relaxation. Summer break isn’t a positive time for every teen, though. For some, the summer months can bring unexpected feelings of sadness. Your teen may even experience anxiety or depression....
Response Prevention for OCD: 7 Common Strategies Used During Treatment
Compulsions are the behavioral part of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that keeps the obsessive thoughts coming back louder and more upsetting than before. They begin as ways to get temporary relief from distressing, unwanted thoughts. However, the relief is...
Expanded Access: Lightfully’s Complete Services Join Blue Shield of California Network
Your mental health is the foundation of health and wellness in every part of your life. When you’re experiencing emotional distress or symptoms of a mental health condition, Lightfully Behavioral Health is here to help. Anxiety, depression and other mental health...
Hoarding OCD: What Is It and How Can It Affect One’s Physical and Mental Health?
Hoarding behaviors are sometimes a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). There’s also a separate condition called hoarding disorder. Hoarding usually comes along with significant distress. It can affect a person’s physical health and safety, and people who...
4 Types of Group Therapy Activities for Adults
When you think about therapy, you might picture sitting one-on-one with a therapist. While individual sessions can be essential, they aren’t the only kind of therapy used in mental health treatment. Group support can also be a powerful tool. According to the American...
OCD Compulsions: What They Are and How They Can Manifest in Everyday Life
Compulsions are the behavioral response to intrusive thoughts in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). They’re actions people take or thoughts they think to combat their obsessive worries, fears or discomfort. For example, if a person has intrusive thoughts about...
4 Reasons Why a Virtual PHP May Benefit Someone Managing PTSD Symptoms
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make daily life feel overwhelming. It can affect how someone thinks, feels and reacts to the world around them. Simple things like running errands, going to work or even spending time with loved ones can bring up painful...
4 Benefits of Online Therapy for People With Agoraphobia
For many people, therapy is a safe and supportive space to work through mental health challenges. Depression, anxiety and more can be managed with regular therapy sessions. However, a traditional in-person approach to therapy might not work for everyone. If you have...
7 Ways Complex PTSD Can Show Up in Romantic Relationships (and Ways to Navigate It)
Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a symptom presentation that people develop when they undergo multiple traumas or live in an unsafe environment for an extended time. It's not recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders...