Struggling with Depression? 6 Steps to Find the Right Help Near You
The right therapist or program can make all the difference in depression recovery. Lightfully offers care that feels safe, supportive and effective. You deserve help that truly meets you where you are, and we’re here to walk beside you.
How to Help Someone Struggling With Anxiety: 4 Expert Recommended Tips
We all have a part of us that wants to help those we care about, especially if they play a significant role in our everyday lives, such as family members, friends or significant others. It’s possible that you have someone close to you that’s experiencing mental health...
1 in 5: What Every College Student Should Know About Mental Health After Sexual Assault
1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted while in college. Click for information on how this can affect your mental health and where to look for help.
How to Use UC SHIP and Other Plans for Low-Cost or No-Cost Therapy in College
If you need mental health treatment while you’re in school, you can probably find affordable or free options through your insurance. Click for tips on using UC SHIP and other insurance plans to pay for mental health care.
What to Try When You’re Feeling Low: 6 Self-Help Strategies for Mental Wellness
Life is hard sometimes, and it’s natural to feel low every now and then. Maybe your bills are higher this month than you budgeted for, or plans that you were looking forward to fell through. And it’s OK to feel sad or disappointed when these things happen. But you...
Healing Together: The Power of Peer Support for Those Managing Depression
We always hear the phrase “You’re not alone” when talking about mental health conditions, like major depressive disorder. And it’s a common phrase because it’s absolutely true. Not only have more than 20 million U.S. adults experienced a depressive episode in the last...
When Just Getting to School Is a Battle: A Parent’s Guide to Teen Anxiety
When your teen struggles to get to school every morning, you may not be dealing with defiance: you’re likely seeing anxiety in action. Understanding the difference changes everything. This article helps parents recognize anxiety-driven school avoidance and find real solutions that work.
Anxious About College Move-In? 5 Ways to Mentally Prepare
Starting college is one of the most exciting, nerve-wracking milestones in your life, especially if you’re moving into a dorm or off-campus apartment. You’re gaining an incredible amount of independence by moving out of your home, but you’re also faced with the...
Back-to-School Anxiety? 8 Ways Parents Can Help Teens Feel Ready
That knot in your teen’s stomach about going back to school? It’s real, and you can help. From practicing coping strategies together to setting realistic expectations, there are concrete steps you can take to ease back-to-school anxiety. Check out this article for 8 practical tips.