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What Are the Adverse Effects of Dextromethorphan? Risks, Side Effects, and When to Seek Help

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 4, 2026 | Addiction, Medication

Dextromethorphan is an ingredient in many over-the-counter cough medicines. When used as directed, it may help reduce coughing for some people. Over-the-counter does not always mean risk-free. Adverse effects of dextromethorphan can become serious if someone takes too...
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by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 1, 2026 | Medication, Psychosis

Psychosis medication is often used when symptoms like hallucinations, delusions, paranoia or confused thinking affect daily life. Psychosis can make it hard to tell what is real and what is not. If thought-related symptoms are affecting your safety, sleep, work,...
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4 Things to Understand About How Mood Stabilizers Help Manage Symptoms

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 30, 2026 | Bipolar Disorder, Medication

If your moods feel intense, unpredictable or hard to recover from, you may wonder whether medication could help. You may also be asking, “How do mood stabilizers work?” The answer depends on the medication, your symptoms and your diagnosis. Mood stabilizers is an...
7 Medication Adherence Tips That Can Improve Mental Health Treatment

7 Medication Adherence Tips That Can Improve Mental Health Treatment

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 13, 2026 | Medication

Taking medication for your mental health can bring up many feelings. You may feel hopeful, unsure, frustrated by side effects or tired of keeping track of another daily task. Medication adherence means taking medication as agreed upon with your prescribing provider....
Clinician Q&A: What Is the Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Withdrawal Timeline and What to Expect?

Clinician Q&A: What Is the Duloxetine (Cymbalta) Withdrawal Timeline and What to Expect?

by Nicole Siegfried, Ph.D., CEDS | Aug 8, 2026 | Medication

As the Chief Clinical Officer at Lightfully Behavioral Health, Dr. Nicole Siegfried brings years of expertise in helping individuals navigate the complexities of mental health treatment and recovery. Her approach centers on the belief that everyone deserves to...
7 Important Facts About Antidepressants and Anxiety Disorders

7 Important Facts About Antidepressants and Anxiety Disorders

by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 7, 2026 | Anxiety, Medication

When anxiety feels constant, intense or hard to manage, many people wonder whether medication could help. Antidepressants and anxiety disorders are often connected because some antidepressants may be used to treat anxiety symptoms, not only depression. These...
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