Heads Up, College Students: Paying for Your Own Mental Health Treatment May Become Easier Toward the End of the Year
As a college student, you probably don’t have a lot of extra money to spend on mental health care. If you have health insurance, the services you need may be covered. However, there are a few details that affect how much your insurance will pay toward your total...
Looking Ahead at Your Teen’s Mental Health Treatment? Here’s Why the Holiday Season May Seem Affordable for Those Paying Out of Pocket
By the time winter break rolls around, many teens are exhausted from final exams and after-school activities. With fewer hours of sunlight each day and less time outside, those with depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are likely to notice more symptoms...
Anticipatory Grief: A Coping Guide
Life is unpredictable, and it’s not often that we know exactly what to expect. However, sometimes there are instances where you know that something unfortunate and upsetting is going to happen — you’re just not sure when. That anticipation can be incredibly...
What May Be Behind Recurring Feelings of Guilt With No Reason?
The pressures we face on a daily basis can make us feel guilty about a lot of things. You may have felt guilty on past occasions about taking up someone’s time, making a mistake or even eating a candy bar. Guilt is an important emotion that can keep us from doing...
6 Fun Thanksgiving Activities to Help Your Teen Stay in Good Spirits This Holiday Season
When they’re away from their friends and their usual routine at school, many teens aren’t really sure what to do with their time. They may be in need of some rest and relaxation. However, a four-day Thanksgiving weekend is a long time to sit around the house. With a...
Don’t Forget to Keep Your Mental Health at the Forefront of Your Final Exam Prep: Here’s How
Final exams are a particularly stressful time for many college students. You might already be exhausted from a long semester, or maybe the term has flown by faster than you expected. In any case, if you’re prone to symptoms of anxiety or depression, periods of stress...
“I Want to Feel Happy Again”: How the Right Support Can Help
Happiness is a complex and subjective emotional experience that everyone desires. While there’s not a one-size-fits-all definition, as the experience varies from person to person, it can be described as a feeling of: Contentment Joy Fulfillment Satisfaction Well-being...
How Breakups Often Go Hand in Hand With the Symptoms of Depression in Teens
Breakups are difficult, no matter your age. You might assume that most relationships as a teenager are just “young puppy love." However, it's important not to just brush off your teen’s feelings when a relationship ends. They can still be feeling angry and...
Lightfully’s Continuum of Care: What It Is and Why It’s Critical
Navigating the mental health care system is difficult even for loved ones who aren’t seeking treatment for themselves. When you’re struggling with a mental health condition, finding the care you need can be overwhelming. Like medical health care systems, mental health...