by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 9, 2024 | Lightfully Treatment, Teens
When a person of any age is struggling with their mental health, they can feel tempted to withdraw and isolate themselves from others. Everyone struggles with their mental health every now and then. We may find it difficult to lean on others for support because we...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jul 3, 2024 | Depression, Teens
It’s not unusual for teens to make jokes about their mental health. They may brush off their negative emotions as no big deal. For example, if they get a low grade on a quiz, they may say, “I’m depressed.” But depression is not a joke, even if they may try to play it...
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...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 22, 2024 | Anxiety, Teens
Separation anxiety is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry and distress when a person is separated from a primary caregiver or attachment figure. It’s most commonly seen in young children due to heavily relying on their parent or caregiver to...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 16, 2024 | Depression, Teens
Teen depression is a real issue that affects millions of teens each year in the United States. In fact, an estimated 3.8 million teens between 12 and 17 experience at least one major depressive episode a year. The teen years are supposed to be fun and exciting. What...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 13, 2024 | Lightfully Treatment, Teens
Depression and suicidality are on the rise among teens in California. These trends align with a more significant mental health crisis for youth across the United States. Several national and world crises have played a role in worsening mental health among teens. These...
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