by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 6, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Lightfully Treatment, Lightfully U
Mental health conditions like depression and anxiety often come to the surface with symptoms that become more noticeable in young adulthood. There are several reasons for this: First, this is a crucial period of development for the prefrontal cortex. Also, you get...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 3, 2024 | Depression, Teens
It’s not unusual for teens to make jokes about their mental health. They may brush off their negative emotions as no big deal. For example, if they get a low grade on a quiz, they may say, “I’m depressed.” But depression is not a joke, even if they may try to play it...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 2, 2024 | Depression
Each season comes with its own joys — as well as certain limitations and stressors. Many people break from their usual routines over the summer, so it can feel like time slows down. Over the winter, in some areas, cold weather and snow can make it more difficult to...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 19, 2024 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression
As a parent, seeing your teen experience emotional ups and downs can feel like a roller coaster ride that never seems to end. Teenagers are known for going through mood swings, but sometimes the changes can be more extreme and long lasting. You may have come across...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 16, 2024 | Depression, Teens
Teen depression is a real issue that affects millions of teens each year in the United States. In fact, an estimated 3.8 million teens between 12 and 17 experience at least one major depressive episode a year. The teen years are supposed to be fun and exciting. What...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 15, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Lightfully U
Depression and anxiety are not uncommon among college students. In fact, someone dealing with one can also have the other. Around 60% of people with depression also experience anxiety, and vice versa. But though plenty of college students deal with depression and...
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