Treatment for Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) Insurance Members
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. If you’re experiencing emotional distress or symptoms of a mental health disorder, it’s time to explore treatment options. Lightfully Behavioral Health is a close partner with Inland Empire Health Plan...
11 Jobs That May Be Enjoyable for Teens With Anxiety
The pressure to find a first job can feel overwhelming, especially for teens with anxiety. A job can mean new social situations, new people and an unfamiliar routine. These can trigger a teen’s worries about “what ifs” and rejection and make the whole idea seem...
What College Students Can Gain From Short-Term Residential Treatment Over the Summer
College can bring a whirlwind of emotions for students. The exhilarating freedom of independence can clash with the challenges of demanding coursework. The unrelenting pressure to succeed weighs heavily on your shoulders. Don’t forget about the ever-present worry...
Separation Anxiety in Teens: A Guide for Parents
Separation anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and distress when a person is separated from a primary caregiver or attachment figure. It’s most commonly seen in young children due to heavily relying on their parent or caregiver to...
Bipolar Depression in Teens: Recognizing the Symptoms
As a parent, seeing your teen experience emotional ups and downs can feel like a roller coaster ride that never seems to end. Teenagers are known for going through mood swings, but sometimes the changes can be more extreme and long lasting. You may have come across...
Grief Management Resources for College Students
Grief impacts people in many different ways, and if you’re a college student far away from your family and support system, it may be doubly difficult to handle loss when it comes your way. In a study of college students, 40% of students had been impacted by the death...
Why Are Teens So Depressed? 16 Factors That Can Lead to Depression
Teen depression is a real issue that affects millions of teens each year in the United States. In fact, an estimated 3.8 million teens between 12 and 17 experience at least one major depressive episode a year. The teen years are supposed to be fun and exciting. What...
Coping Skills That May Help College Students With Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are not uncommon among college students. In fact, someone dealing with one can also have the other. Around 60% of people with depression also experience anxiety, and vice versa. But though plenty of college students deal with depression and...
7 Mental Health Resources for Teens in California
Depression and suicidality are on the rise among teens in California. These trends align with a more significant mental health crisis for youth across the United States. Several national and world crises have played a role in worsening mental health among teens. These...