Interventions for Suicidality: Creating Safety Isn`t Enough
Suicide rates are on the rise, and it's a cause for concern. Clinicians often find suicidality to be the most challenging aspect of patient care. Shockingly, most providers have received less than two hours of training in suicide assessment and intervention. That's...
3 Signs of Severe Depression
Have frequent bouts of low mood made you feel as if you may be struggling with depression? Perhaps your depressive symptoms have lasted for longer than a few weeks and interfere with your ability to function. It’s possible that you may be dealing with some form of...
Intergenerational Trauma: A Guide to Teens on How to Undo the Cycle
We are shaped by our family history and those who came before us. From eye color to personality traits, there are many aspects of who we are that have been passed down from previous generations. But unfortunately, it’s not always just the good things that we have...
Lightfully Presents: A Virtual Intro to Lightfully U
This is a virtual introduction to Lightfully U, our vIOP program for college students, ages 18-25. This Zoom event will feature a meaningful conversation between Emily Eckstein, PsyD, LMFT, and Liv Harrington, LMFT -- introducing Lightfully U, and why serving this...
What Is the Definition of Codependency, and How Do I Know If I Have It?
We all need help from other people every once in a while. Not only do we need help, but support and companionship from others play a huge role in personal development. We all feel a little bit better when we catch up with our friends at the end of a long day or get a...
Major Depressive Disorder Symptoms: What Are the Warning Signs?
Depression isn’t always visible and it’s different for everyone. Since sadness is a basic human emotion, it’s not easy to differentiate when you’re feeling down after a negative life change or disappointment as opposed to dealing with a serious mental health disorder....
Lightfully Teen PHP/IOP Open House in San Jose!
At Lightfully Behavioral Health, expanding the ways we serve our clients is core to our mission of “Changing Lives, Compassionately”. That’s why we are excited to announce the opening of our first Lightfully Teen program, right here in the Bay Area. Excitement is in...
What Does a Depressive Episode Look Like for Teens?
Sometimes you’re sad, and that’s OK. There are many things that can make you feel down as a teenager, from a bad grade on your math test to a fight with your best friends. While these are valid reasons to be upset, they only cause temporary negative emotions that will...
Mental Health Treatment Options for Anthem Blue Cross Members
The importance of your mental health should never be underestimated. When you’re experiencing mental distress, or struggling with mental health disorder symptoms, it’s time to explore your options for managing your emotions, feelings and behaviors, especially when...