Challenges With Making Friends: The Unspoken Impact OCD Can Have on Your Social Life
Finding people you can have fun with and whom you can also lean on during difficult times isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it when you find them. Friendships play a significant role in having a well-rounded lifestyle. Friends can provide you with a support system...
Is Your Depression Getting Worse? 6 Signs It’s Time for You to Seek Support From a Team of Mental Health Professionals
Depression can affect every part of your life. It may impact your mood, energy, relationships and physical well-being. You may feel sad and exhausted for hours nearly every day. When depression is impacting your day-to-day life, whether your symptoms are staying the...
Is Irritability and Wanting to Be Alone a Sign of Depression?
Depression is not always easy to identify. Not everyone has the same experiences with this mood disorder. Some people may withdraw from friends and family, while others may continue behaving as usual while concealing feelings of sadness and hopelessness. In some...
6 Advantages of Family-Focused Therapy for Teens Managing Their Mental Health
Every person’s mental health journey is personal, and we all have our own ways of navigating it. Even though you want to make sure that your teen develops confidence in their ability to handle mental health challenges on their own, it can also be helpful to have their...
5 Reasons Not to Hesitate When Seeking Treatment for Your Major Depressive Disorder
If you’ve been struggling with major depressive disorder (MDD), you may feel stuck. Your depression might cause you to feel exhausted and unsure about what to do next. Depression can make even the smallest decisions seem overwhelming, including the choice to seek...
Can OCD Be Hereditary? Explaining the Link Between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Genetics
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by distressing intrusive thoughts and behaviors meant to provide relief. These compulsive actions become habit in OCD because they only work for a short time. The obsessions keep coming...
6 Therapy Activities for Teens: Ways to Manage Stress and Improve Mental Well-Being
The teen years are an important time for learning about mental health and developing healthy coping skills. You can help your teen engage with their thoughts, feelings, behaviors and relationship skills in ways that support their overall mental well-being. Practicing...
“I Can’t Leave the House”: 5 Reasons Why a Virtual PHP May Be Right for You
Many people struggle with mental health conditions that make it hard to go outside. Mental health disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression might make you think, “I can’t leave the house.” The idea of stepping out of your home may bring...
Lightfully Behavioral Health Promotes Erica Strope to Chief People Officer
Thousand Oaks, CA - April 2025 - Lightfully Behavioral Health is proud to announce the promotion of Erica Strope to Chief People Officer. Erica has been a foundational leader at Lightfully since its inception in 2021, where she played a pivotal role in building the...