by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 26, 2024 | PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a scary or shocking event or series of events. The causes of PTSD can widely vary and may include: Military combat Natural disasters Physical or sexual...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 25, 2024 | PTSD, Teens, The Lightfully Difference
Life is a long road that’s constantly changing and throwing roadblocks along the way. There are common challenges that can impact your teen. For example, they could lose a close friendship or have to repeat a class. More intense concerns, such as experiencing a...
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 13, 2024 | Dissociative Disorder, PTSD
Do you feel disconnected from your own life? Does the world sometimes seem unreal or distorted? Experiences like this are called dissociation. Dissociation can be a symptom of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, it is not necessarily...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 11, 2024 | PTSD
When you’re in a tangle of emotions and conflicting thoughts, it can be helpful to take a step back for a moment and reevaluate. However, there’s a difference between temporarily disconnecting to change your perspective and dissociating from your reality. Dissociation...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 28, 2024 | PTSD, Teens
As a parent of a teenager, you want them to feel safe, secure and able to navigate the world with confidence. However, sometimes teens can experience events that can be incredibly scary and overwhelming. This can lead to them developing a mental health condition...
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