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...
10 Ways Virtual PHPs Can Benefit Someone Managing Anxiety Compared to an In-Person PHP
Going to full days of treatment at a clinic can be difficult for people with anxiety conditions like generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic disorder. Anxiety puts a lot of stress on your system. Going out in public and being away from home for extended periods...
Mental Health Alumni Programs: What You Need to Know About Them
Completing a mental health treatment program is a big accomplishment. During treatment, you’ll have worked hard to build new coping skills, understand yourself better and improve your mental wellness. However, you might be worried about what happens next. This is...
What Are the Basic Levels of Care in Mental Health Treatment?
If you need mental health treatment, you’re not alone. Research shows that about 1 in 5 U.S. adults is dealing with a mental health disorder. When it comes to treatment, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Everyone has different needs, and those needs can change...
Medication for Teenagers With OCD: How It May Help Teens With OCD Live Independently From Their Anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms can affect a teen’s daily functioning, their academic performance, their social life and other aspects of life. Teens who have OCD may have difficulty getting through their morning or nighttime routine. They may have...
What Is Involved in Complicated Grief Treatment?
Treatment for complicated grief is different for each person, as each loss is unique. You may begin treatment by learning about reactions to complicated grief and treatment methods. Some goals of complicated grief treatment may include identifying one’s feelings and...
Understanding Panic Disorder With Underlying Agoraphobic Tendencies: How a vPHP Treatment Program May Help
People who have panic disorder may develop agoraphobia. This is a complex fear of situations that may be difficult or uncomfortable to escape from. As people start to avoid things like crowds and public transportation, they will sometimes stop leaving their homes....
Caplyta: What You Need to Know About This Trending Mental Health Medication
The new medication Caplyta is primarily used to treat schizophrenia and depression associated with bipolar 1 and 2. At Lightfully, we’ve also had success using it to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive...