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...
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...