Startup has big plans for mental health
Lightfully Behavioral Health is a startup that is expanding its network of mental health treatment centers in the tri-county region and across California. The company was founded last summer and opened its first treatment center in LA in March. It now has four...
4 Cornerstones of Lightfully’s Unique Approach to Suicidality Treatment
Addressing suicidality is an urgent concern, particularly as cases of depression and other mental health disorders have spiked across all age groups during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each year in the United States, roughly 46,000 Americans take their own lives, according...
Lightfully Behavioral Health Opens First San Diego Mental Health Facility
SAN DIEGO, (APRIL 11, 2022) – Newly launched health care startup, Lightfully Behavioral Health, a rapidly growing mental health treatment provider, will open its newest facility in Carlsbad, Calif., on April 18, its first location of 6 it plans to open in San Diego...
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...