How Would I Know I Have PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is the name psychologists use to describe the cluster of symptoms that can appear in a person after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms of PTSD can vary, depending on how severe they are. They can be present for...
ADHD Symptoms in Adults
Emily Eckstein, vice president of regional operations, recently provided her expertise for US News and World Report in the article ADHD Symptoms in Adults. According to Dr. Eckstein, ADHD is frequently neglected in adults, which means that many are undiagnosed....
Virtual-Only Mental Healthcare? Proceed with Caution
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that pretty much everything can be done virtually—from work to workouts, school to social gatherings, museum visits, movie premieres, and even Broadway shows. One question, though: Is that always a good thing? When it comes...
How to Teach Your Kids to Entertain Themselves
Teaching Kids How to Entertain Themselves Can Be Hard. Here's Where to Begin. "The major caveat to teaching kids how to entertain themselves is that we must think beyond the use of technology," said Megan Ledet, LCSW, our Vice President of Adolescent Services at...
How Would I Know I Have a Personality Disorder?
People living with a diagnosis of a personality disorder have patterns of engagement and thought patterns that are significantly different from the norms of society. These differences can cause social problems and make it difficult to maintain relationships. The...
How to Talk to Your Kids About the War in Ukraine
The War in Ukraine and Children's Mental Health. The war in Ukraine can be a difficult topic to discuss with your kids, but it's important to be mindful of their reactions and try to limit their exposure to media. You can also have conversations a little bit at a...
Mental Health Startup Expands In California
Lightfully Behavioral Health Expanding in California Lightfully Behavioral Health, a mental health startup, plans to expand its operations in California. The company has two clinics in the state and is looking to set up eleven more. In 2022, the company made several...
Signs Your Child’s Grandparent Is a Narcissist—and What To Do About It
Children's Mental Health and Trusting Relationships Do you think it's important for children to have relationships with their grandparents, even if those relationships are unhealthy? Family is one of the most important parts of our lives. Family is there for you when...
Our Company Culture Is Magnetic. Here’s Why.
Working at Lightfully Behavioral Health feels different from day one. For example, are you used to working a 40-hour week as a therapist? Not at Lightfully. We pay you for 40, but you work 32. If that seems counterintuitive, that’s the point. Lightfully is different....