by Levi | Apr 2, 2024 | Depression
To fully answer this question, we must recognize that the concept of “disability” carries different meanings and connotations in different social contexts. Some have seen disability as a disqualifier or “less-than.” However, many people with disabilities claim it...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Apr 2, 2024 | Depression
There’s nothing unusual about feeling sad leading up to your first weeks away at college. Your first semester, finals week, winter break and the start of class each fall are all times when you might notice strong emotions. Academic pressure, missing your friends and...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Apr 2, 2024 | Depression, Teens
If your teen has been showing behavior changes recently, like sleeping in more or staying home and withdrawing socially, it’s normal for you to be concerned. Today’s generation of teens is grappling with more complexity and uncertainty than ever before. Between the...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Apr 1, 2024 | Depression
Diagnosing depression is more complex than you might think. The hallmark symptoms of sadness, hopelessness and low energy can be reasonable responses to bad life experiences or circumstances. The grief we experience after significant losses can come back months and...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Apr 1, 2024 | Depression
Going to college can bring out a lot of conflicting emotions. Academic pressures, social challenges and increased independence can significantly impact a person’s mental health. For some individuals, the stress of college life can trigger or exacerbate symptoms...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 19, 2024 | Depression, Lightfully U
Are you a college student who is struggling with depression? Depression may make it difficult for you to get ready for your day, let alone complete your daily activities. But you’re not alone: About 41% of college students in the United States experience...
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