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.
What to Do When School Anxiety Feels Overwhelming
No matter how much you love a subject, or how much you enjoy gossiping with your friends in the hallways, attending school likely doesn’t fill you with joy. And that’s expected. But it’s also possible that your negative opinions toward school go far beyond not wanting...
Feeling Off This Winter? 11 Ways to Fight Seasonal Depression
The shorter days of winter don’t have to mean months of sadness and fatigue. While millions of people experience seasonal depression each year, there are simple ways you can brighten your winter and boost your mood. Lightfully shares 11 tips to help you manage seasonal depression and can provide you with personalized support on your mental health journey.