by Levi | Sep 13, 2024 | Lightfully U, Suicidality
It’s not out of the ordinary to hear a friend make a joke about killing themselves after a minor inconvenience. Perhaps you even make those jokes yourself. If you look at your overwhelming academic calendar, stacked with deadlines and exam dates, you might say, “I’m...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 9, 2024 | Lightfully Treatment, Suicidality, Teens
Everyone needs coping skills to manage difficult times in their life. Perhaps you listen to a particular musical artist to unwind after a long day. Maybe you cook a new recipe to focus all your energy on something positive. But what coping skills can help your...
by Levi | Sep 4, 2024 | Lightfully U, Suicidality
It’s tough to find out that a friend is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide. You may feel worried, upset or scared for them. But the fact that your friend shared these thoughts with you is a good sign. It shows they may be open to receiving help or at...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Sep 3, 2024 | Suicidality
Intrusive thoughts can be unexpected, disturbing and even scary. Often triggered by stress or anxiety, these thoughts may seem to come out of nowhere. How do you know if a thought is intrusive? There are a few simple ways to tell. Intrusive thoughts are often:...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 28, 2024 | Depression, Suicidality
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can range from mild to severe. Everyone experiences depression differently, but there can be some common symptoms. A more severe form of depression is low-functioning...
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,...
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