A mom let her 5-year-old get her hair bleached and was criticized online. But experts say following kids’ lead can build trust.
Megan Ledet, LCSW, says allowing your child to experiment with their hair is a great way to build mutual respect and trust in an article with Insider. When a mom posted a TikTok of her 5-year-old daughter getting her hair bleached at a salon, the clip went viral, but...
Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes
Stephanie G. Thompson, director of clinical operations for Lightfully Behavioral Health, spoke with US News about antipsychotic drugs used to treat certain mental health disorders. Recent reports suggest these powerful drugs may be overused in treating older adults in...
My child has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder—what do I do now?
Megan Bendig Ledet, LCSW, Vice President of Adolescent Services When your child receives a mental health disorder diagnosis it’s completely normal to feel lost and confused about what to do. At Lightfully Behavioral Health, we want you to know you aren’t alone and we...
Health Panel Recommends Anxiety Screening for All Adults Under 65
Feeling anxious since the pandemic? Dr. Nicole Siegfried, PhD, CEDS, Chief Clinical Officer of Lightfully Behavioral Health spoke with ABC7 Eyewitness News KABC about symptoms of anxiety and a new study suggesting the benefits of anxiety screenings for adults under...
How Lightfully’s Virtual Care Program Works
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed so many parts of life, and that’s especially true for mental health care. First, the bad news: The pandemic gave a big push to what is now a full-on mental health crisis, with a stunning 25 percent increase in depression...
Proven Strategies to Stop Overthinking and Ease Anxiety Now
Jeri Coast, LCSW spoke with the U.S. News and World Report on 13 expert-approved tactics to stop your unproductive thoughts in their tracks. As humans, we're hardwired to think our way out of problems and away from predators. However, that can often result in...
Talking to Teens About Dangers of Drugs, KNBC
Megan Ledet, LCSW, Vice President of Adolescent Services at Lightfully Behavioral Health, discusses the dangers of teen substance use, how to talk to your teens about the dangers of experimenting with drugs, and how parents can get help for their teens in a live...
Gym Anxiety Is Real. TikTok’s ‘Shy Girl Workouts’ Can Help.
The fear of being judged when you walk into a gym is real, from worrying about how you look to physical conditions that may impede your workout to your workout form. Many of us experience gym anxiety. You can take your workout outside or do it in your home, but the...
Is It Anxiety or ADHD? How to Tell the Difference
Do you feel like you can't focus? That might be ADHD. Are you feeling constantly on edge? It could be anxiety. It's hard to know the difference between ADHD and anxiety, especially if you're not familiar with either condition. But don't worry, we're here to help! In...