Childhood trauma test: Shed some light on your current mental health struggles
In the attempt to break the stigma around mental health, you may be taking the opportunity to examine your own mental health and past. Taking a childhood trauma test can help you better understand yourself. This test should be used for reflection and contemplation on...
Trauma Dumping: What Teens Should Know and How Therapy Can Help
When we’re going through a hard time in our life, or we’re struggling with our mental health, it can feel great to just let it all out to another person. It can be incredibly cathartic to talk about our feelings with a friend or family member. But when does that...
Lightfully Teen TLC Series
We would like to invite you to join the Lightfully Teen TLC Series, which will be held on the 3rd Thursday of every month starting in May at 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Are you a parent, educator, school counselor, therapist, or pediatrician with a teenager...
9 signs of trauma bonding and how you can address it
Trauma is often tied to another person. Many people want to disassociate with the person who is connected to their traumatic experience, but that’s not always the case. In fact, some people, as a reaction to their trauma, want to deepen the bond with the person that’s...
Cluster A personality disorders in a loved one: What you should know and how you can help
A personality is made up of a variety of aspects, including a person’s traits, values, passions and emotions. And no two personalities are exactly alike. But what if someone close to you has a personality that has overwhelming negative and unhealthy aspects? They may...
3 Reasons Teens May Say, “I Hate My Life” (and 8 Ways They Can Address This Thought)
When you’re having a bad day, even the mildest inconvenience could make you say, “I hate my life.” It’s often said as a joke out of normal anxiety or exasperation with everyday issues. But what if your teen is saying it often and with a serious tone? It can be...
Can I find help for PTSD and alcohol use problems?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder. It causes recurring episodes of distress and anxiety. These episodes often take the form of flashbacks or nightmares. PTSD is caused by one or more periods of exposure to a traumatic event. Many combat...
7 signs that a depression treatment center may benefit your teen
When your child is struggling with depression, you want to do everything in your power to help and support them. But sometimes, they’ll need more help than you can provide in your own home. While many teenagers with depression have therapy sessions on a weekly basis,...
5 top benefits of getting mental health services online
According to research, 23% of people in the United States are estimated to have any mental illness. The research indicates a prevalence of mental illness in the U.S. It also indicates the prevalence of mental health services. Historically, mental health services have...