“My Family Hates Me”: Navigating Dysfunctional Families
Nobody has a “normal” family because “normal” doesn’t exist. Every family is different. They each come with their own dynamics, environments and expectations. However, a family should be built on love and support for one another, no matter who is involved or what that...
Virtual Medication Management: 8 Benefits That Enhance Client Experiences and Outcomes
Virtual medication management is a new type of treatment that we’ve been providing through our Lightfully Virtual Partial Hospitalization Program (vPHP). In this program, clients receive five full days of treatment per week. Medication management is one of the...
What Are the Diagnostic Criteria for Prolonged Grief Disorder in Teens?
Prolonged grief disorder is a mental health disorder characterized by intense, atypical responses to grief. In some clinical literature, this disorder is called complicated grief. If your teen is having an especially hard time processing grief, they may be...
When Depression Inhibits Daily Functioning, vPHPs Can Help
When you’re feeling well, there are many parts of your day that you likely don’t give a second thought to, such as getting dressed in the morning or brushing your teeth. Although these basic tasks are typically part of an everyday routine, it’s also worth recognizing...
What You Need to Know About Unspecified Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder
When you think about trauma-related disorders, more well-known conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) might come to mind. While PTSD is relatively common, it is not the only trauma-related disorder that can impact your mental health. According to the...
7 Ways Virtual PHP Can Be Especially Helpful to Those Managing Depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) has both emotional and physical symptoms that can limit your abilities. If your depression drains your energy and makes everyday tasks more difficult, you’re not alone. Making it to a day program at a treatment center five days a week...
Commonly Asked Questions About Mental Health Treatment: Explored
Whether you’re looking into treatment for depression, anxiety or another mental health condition, you might have a lot of questions. You may not know much about why you’re experiencing symptoms or how professional treatment can help. Understanding what to expect...
5 Types of Telehealth Treatment and the Personalized Care They Can Provide Clients
Telehealth treatments aren’t necessarily new in the world of mental health care. They’re just becoming more widely available. Most types of therapy are delivered through face-to-face conversations. They translate to digital platforms almost seamlessly. Receiving...
Clinical Outcomes for Mental Health Providers: What You Need to Know
When you’re searching for the right mental health treatment provider, you’ll probably want to know if the treatment they offer actually works. One way to find out is by looking at their mental health clinical outcomes (MHCOs). MHCOs measure how successful treatment...