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Exploring Self-Care: 8 Gentle Self-Care Practices That May Benefit Those Managing Depression

Exploring Self-Care: 8 Gentle Self-Care Practices That May Benefit Those Managing Depression

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 21, 2025 | Depression

When you’re deep in a depressive episode, all of the usual self-care advice can sound a lot like work. You may not feel like you have the energy to get up and get some exercise or even shower and get dressed. Depression symptoms can make it hard to do the things that...
5 Strategies for Managing Depression When You Live With Chronic Pain

5 Strategies for Managing Depression When You Live With Chronic Pain

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 20, 2025 | Depression

Living with chronic pain is hard. It can affect your body as well as your thoughts and emotions. Over time, the constant discomfort may start to feel overwhelming; for many people, it can lead to depression. If you’ve felt like your pain is making life feel heavy, sad...
6 Gentle Ways to Motivate a Teen With Depression (Without Pushing Too Hard)

6 Gentle Ways to Motivate a Teen With Depression (Without Pushing Too Hard)

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 19, 2025 | Depression, Teens

When your teen is struggling with depression, it can feel like they’ve suddenly become quiet and closed off. Maybe they stay in bed for hours, ignore texts from friends or lose interest in things they used to love. This situation is not uncommon. Data shows that...
Navigating the Transition Into Retirement: 6 Strategies to Prevent Retirement From Exacerbating the Symptoms of Depression

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by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 15, 2025 | Depression

Retiring from the workplace is something most people will do during their lifetime. This is about where the similarities in retirement experiences end. Each person will come to the decision to retire in their own time, for their own unique reasons. Without the...
Is Having a Messy Room a Warning Sign of Depression in Teens?

Is Having a Messy Room a Warning Sign of Depression in Teens?

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 15, 2025 | Depression, Teens

It’s not unusual for teens to have messy rooms. Maybe there are clothes on the floor, empty water bottles on the nightstand or a pile of school papers stuffed into a backpack. Most parents have asked, “Can you please clean your room?” plenty of times. Having a messy...
The Reality of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom in the Summer: And How a Virtual PHP Can Be Created Around Your Schedule

The Reality of Being a Stay-at-Home Mom in the Summer: And How a Virtual PHP Can Be Created Around Your Schedule

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 15, 2025 | Depression, Mental Health

Summer is often idealized as a period full of sunny days, relaxed schedules and quality time with family. As a stay-at-home mom, though, the reality is often different. Summer can feel overwhelming, chaotic and lonely all at once. When you’re spending all your time...
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