by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 21, 2024 | Depression, Teens
Depression is a medical condition that can be caused by a combination of environmental, genetic and lifestyle factors. While there isn’t a singular cause that can lead to major depressive disorder, there are some factors that can contribute to the worsening of...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 20, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Trauma can have a long-lasting impact on people’s lives, even if that trauma occurred a long time ago. Over 60% of adults report experiencing at least one adverse childhood experience in their lifetime. These experiences can cause trauma and potentially lead to...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 17, 2024 | Depression, Suicidality, Teens, The Lightfully Difference
Suicide is never a joke. However, teens may talk like it is. For example, a teen may say, “I’m just going to kill myself” if they do poorly on an exam or don’t make the sports team for their school. However, if you believe that your teen is having suicidal thoughts,...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 15, 2024 | Depression, Lightfully U
Existential depression isn’t your typical feeling down. It’s not a clinically recognized diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean what you’re experiencing isn’t valid. It’s when you start questioning the meaning of life, your place in the universe and whether anything...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 13, 2024 | Depression, Lightfully Treatment, Teens
Depression in teens has been steadily increasing for at least 10 years. The number of teenagers who recently experienced depression increased by 59% between 2007 and 2017, according to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The rate of growth was faster...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 10, 2024 | Depression
When you’re experiencing an episode of major depressive disorder, the end of it can seem so far away. Many people have all-encompassing negative thoughts and feelings for weeks, and sometimes even months. The good news is that a depressive episode won’t last forever....
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