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What Can Trigger Depressive Episodes in Teens?

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 11, 2025 | Depression, Teens

There are many environmental, emotional and physiological triggers that can set off major depressive disorder (MDD) in teens. Lacking a foundational sense of self-worth is at the root of depression for many young people. Many are also still recovering from personal...
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What Are Mental Health Providers Using Vraylar For?

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 10, 2025 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia

The new medication Vraylar is primarily used to treat bipolar 1 disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia. At Lightfully, we’ve also had success using it to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).These are...
How to Recognize the Signs of Seasonal Depression So That You Can Nip It in the Bud

How to Recognize the Signs of Seasonal Depression So That You Can Nip It in the Bud

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 3, 2025 | Depression

“Seasonal depression” is part of a more complex condition called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People who have fall and winter pattern SAD are more likely to notice depression-like symptoms. These might include low energy or craving carbohydrate-rich foods. If...
What Is Alogia?

What Is Alogia?

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 3, 2025 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia

Alogia is a psychiatric symptom in which a person can only say very few words. Most often, people experiencing alogia will only speak when they are spoken to. They won’t elaborate or go into detail. This doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t want to speak or...
7 Ways Sleep Could Hinder (or Help) the State of Your Mental Health

7 Ways Sleep Could Hinder (or Help) the State of Your Mental Health

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Mar 1, 2025 | Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental Health, Psychosis, PTSD, Schizophrenia

Getting enough sleep helps you feel more emotionally resilient and decreases symptoms of anxiety and depression. Too much sleep, on the other hand, is often correlated with health problems. They could affect your circadian rhythms, leading to irregular bedtimes or...
The Connection Between Antidepressants and Weight Gain

The Connection Between Antidepressants and Weight Gain

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Feb 28, 2025 | Depression, Medication

When you’re struggling with your weight in any way, it can be frustrating. Whether you want to lose weight or gain weight, it can be difficult not to let that struggle affect your mental health. A contributing factor for mental health conditions like major depressive...
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