Getting Help With Your Mental Health Doesn’t Always Mean Pausing Your Life. Here Are 6 Reasons Why.
When people first come to us at Lightfully for an assessment, many teens can’t imagine what would happen if they took several weeks or months away from school, their social life and other responsibilities. When will I have time to make up my schoolwork? What will...
Will My PTSD Symptoms Ever Completely Go Away?
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging. As someone in college, trying to juggle classes and social commitments while managing your PTSD symptoms can feel overwhelming. If your PTSD feels especially overwhelming, you may wonder whether it...
The Long-Term Effects Domestic Abuse Can Have on Mental Health
Domestic abuse isn’t always noticeable to others outside of the relationship, at least at first. It can be very tempting to try to mask it while you work things out. Some people have a hard time admitting to themselves that their partner is abusing them. In the long...
Being the Family Scapegoat: What Does It Mean?
You’ve probably heard people talk about being the “black sheep” of their family. Maybe their lifestyle, beliefs or the way they dress is very different from the others. This term can mean a lot of different things, and “black sheep” don’t always have poor...
Travel Anxiety: Why Do You Get It and How Can You Manage It?
We plan trips and vacations for many reasons. Maybe you have to travel for work. Or maybe you want to relax and escape from your daily responsibilities, see different parts of the world and have new experiences, or make great memories with loved ones. Daydreaming...
Use This Self-Test to Regularly Check On How Your Social Anxiety Is Affecting Your Friendships (Pt. 2 Social Anxiety & Friendships Series)
Anxiety symptoms often feed on themselves to create a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy. It can sound something like this: “I’m worried people won’t like me, so I don’t risk reaching out to connect with new people. I feel alone, and that’s more proof that people won’t...
How Long Is Residential Treatment? FAQs Answered by Our Mental Health Admissions Team
Having a stable and supportive environment during intensive mental health treatments helps you stay focused so you can make lasting progress. However, symptoms such as fatigue, emotional overwhelm and avoidance can make it hard to live at home independently. Inpatient...
3 Ways the Grief of Losing a Parent Can Manifest & How Teens Can Cope
Losing a parent is one of the most difficult experiences a teen can face.Grief isn’t the same for everyone; for people of all ages, grief can manifest in many different ways. For teens, grief can be especially complex. Your teen may be experiencing profound grief for...
First Choice Health Is in Network at All Lightfully Mental Health Treatment Programs
Your mental health affects every part of your life, from your work performance to your personal relationships. At Lightfully, we think treatments should also take your whole life into account — not just your diagnosis or your symptoms. When you’re facing multiple...