by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 7, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Teens
A national mental health crisis has been growing for several years. Teens are grappling with a lot of large-scale societal issues they can’t control. Climate change, school shootings and social unrest are just a few of the top drivers of anxiety and depression in...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 4, 2024 | Depression, Teens
Many teens spend the final weeks of the school year making plans and looking forward to summer fun. But for others, the last afternoon bell marks a very difficult transition. When summer weather heats up and school is out, this can be a time when environmental changes...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | Jun 1, 2024 | PTSD, Teens
Our clinical understanding of trauma and related disorders has changed a lot in the past 10 years or so. We’ve learned how responses vary across age groups. We also know that emotional neglect and unstable caregiver relationships, as well as specific events, can...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 28, 2024 | Teens
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a mental health condition that affects as many as 1 in 6 children and teens. ODD is characterized by a persistent pattern of argumentativeness, defiance and negativity directed toward figures of authority. These figures can...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 25, 2024 | Teens
The teenage years are a whirlwind of emotional exploration, social discovery and the first tentative steps into romantic relationships. While these first budding romantic relationships can be exciting and teach teens important lessons about love and respect, they can...
by Lightfully Behavioral Health | May 22, 2024 | Teens
The teen years are a crucial time in life for developing independence, self-esteem and healthy relationships. It’s important for a teen to have a supportive and secure parent-child bond. However, if a parent is struggling with codependency, this essential relationship...
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