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10 Tips to Teach Your Teen About Supporting a Friend With Anxiety Without Burning Out

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by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 12, 2026 | Anxiety

Many people feel anxious every now and then, but not everybody meets the diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder. Just like all health diagnoses, there are screening tools and structured assessments that can help identify symptoms and determine whether further...
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When you hear the word anxiety, you likely think of being worried about things that may or may not be in your control. It can also be the source of physical discomfort, such as nausea, headaches or sweating. However, anxiety can be complicated and doesn’t look the...
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6 Calming Steps to Take When You Feel Like You Worry Too Much

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 11, 2026 | Anxiety

Have you ever lain in bed at 2:00 a.m., staring at the ceiling, wondering if that email you sent three days ago sounded too aggressive? Or maybe you’re standing in line for coffee and suddenly your brain decides to replay an embarrassing moment from middle school....
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by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 2, 2026 | Anxiety, Grief

Losing someone or something you love is one of the hardest things a human being can go through. Most of us expect the sadness. We expect the tears, the heavy feeling in our chests, and the days when we just want to stay under the covers. But many people are surprised...
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