by Levi | 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,...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 17, 2024 | OCD, Suicidality
Are you overwhelmed by unwanted thoughts about suicide? For some people, these thoughts are symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD can be difficult to manage, especially when it triggers thoughts about death and self-harm. To deal with your symptoms, it...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Aug 7, 2024 | Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, Self Harm, Suicidality
During nearly every moment that you’re awake, you likely have some type of thought running through your head, whether it be the process of completing a task at work or taking note of your surroundings while taking a walk. While it would be nice to only have positive...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 10, 2024 | Depression, Suicidality
Teenagers today are facing very different problems than their parents did, both as a larger society and in their personal lives. There’s no question that most parents love their children and want to take an active role in supporting their mental health. However,...
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