9 Symptoms That College-Aged Students May Experience With Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
Both the nature of the traumatic events people experience and the imprints left on their minds and bodies can affect their unique presentation of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Those who experience prolonged abuse, instability or emotional neglect as...
Complicated Grief vs. Disenfranchised Grief: How Are They Different?
Complicated grief and disenfranchised grief are both misunderstood to a certain extent. In our culture, people often get uncomfortable talking about death and loss in general. There are some important differences between these two types of grief. Complicated grief is...
What Can Trigger Depressive Episodes in Teens?
There are many environmental, emotional and physiological triggers that can set off major depressive disorder (MDD) in teens. Lacking a foundational sense of self-worth is at the root of depression for many young people. Many are also still recovering from personal...
What Are Mental Health Providers Using Vraylar For?
The new medication Vraylar is primarily used to treat bipolar 1 disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia. At Lightfully, we’ve also had success using it to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).These are...
Virtual PHP vs. Virtual IOP: The Differences You Need to Know and How Virtual PHP Can Help You
Virtual PHP and Virtual IOP are treatment formats that make intensive mental health care more accessible for our clients. The acronyms stand for Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). At Lightfully, we offer both of these...
8 Advantages Support Groups Can Bring to Adults Managing Anxiety
Most people who have anxiety don’t wear their worries and fears on their sleeve. We’re conditioned to act confident, even when we’re not. This is what keeps many people from getting the help they need. If you deal with constant worries and fears, a support group is a...
Identifying 13 Common Triggers for Teens Who Manage Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety usually revolves around fears and uncertainty about things that might happen. Teens who have an anxiety disorder may worry that they won’t know what to do in certain social situations, or they may feel stressed about things they’ve never done before. For...
9 Tips for Those Wanting to Get Over a Bad Breakup
Our closest relationships with others have a profound impact on our lives. They provide both companionship and emotional support, and they can inform who we are as individuals. When romantic partners have a falling-out, both may need time to recover their mental...
7 Unique Benefits of Adult Friendships: The Value in Building Emotional Connection
Making friends as an adult can be difficult. Once you’ve been out of high school or college for several years, chances are you’ve had a few cycles of losing contact with your old friends and meeting new people. Staying connected on social media doesn’t always mean...