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Is PTSD an Anxiety Disorder? Understanding 6 Key Differences

Is PTSD an Anxiety Disorder? Understanding 6 Key Differences

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 7, 2025 | Anxiety, PTSD

Understanding mental health can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are so many terms, acronyms and conditions that seem to overlap, it’s hard to keep everything straight. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is PTSD just another kind of anxiety?” this guide is for you. Both...
Is vPHP a Good Treatment Option for Anxiety? What You Should Know About Virtual Anxiety Treatment

Is vPHP a Good Treatment Option for Anxiety? What You Should Know About Virtual Anxiety Treatment

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 5, 2025 | Anxiety, Lightfully Treatment, vPHP

Virtual Partial Hospitalization Program (vPHP) is a type of day treatment program that clients attend remotely. People with anxiety disorders may benefit from vPHP if their symptoms are moderate to severe or if they’re interfering with life activities. Some people...
How to Release Stress and Anxiety: 12 Daily Habits For a Calmer Mind and Body

How to Release Stress and Anxiety: 12 Daily Habits For a Calmer Mind and Body

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 4, 2025 | Anxiety, Stress

In today’s hustle and bustle, stress and anxiety have become part-time roommates we never invited in. Whether it’s school, work, family struggles, or just life in general, it can feel like you always have something to be worried about.  But here’s the good news: Even...
How Do You Calm Down From an Anxiety Attack? 4 Expert-Recommended Techniques for Grounding

How Do You Calm Down From an Anxiety Attack? 4 Expert-Recommended Techniques for Grounding

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 2, 2025 | Anxiety

An anxiety attack isn’t a recognized diagnosis in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-5-TR (2022 revision). It’s commonly used interchangeably with panic attack, which is a recognized symptom of several anxiety...
5 Mental Resets You Can Do in 5 Minutes Or Less

5 Mental Resets You Can Do in 5 Minutes Or Less

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 28, 2025 | Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental Health, Stress

Life can bring you challenges that make it difficult to sort out your thoughts and feelings. You can become overwhelmed and find it hard to continue on with your everyday functioning. Many people experience moments of being overloaded with thoughts and emotions during...
If You Prefer Non-Medication Treatment for Anxiety, Here’s What You Should Know

If You Prefer Non-Medication Treatment for Anxiety, Here’s What You Should Know

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 25, 2025 | Anxiety, Lightfully Treatment

Living with anxiety can be overwhelming. For millions of people, it shows up as racing thoughts, trouble sleeping, tension in the body or a constant state of unease. While medication can be a helpful tool for some, it’s not the only path to feeling better.  There are...
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