Parent’s Frequent Fears about Treatment- FAQ
November 9, 2022
Parent’s Frequent Fears about Treatment- FAQ 1. It will make my teen’s mental health worse if they have to miss activities because of treatment. For many kids, their extra-curricular activities are what give them a little joy in […]
Read MoreA Lightfully Teen Live Event! ICYMI Watch Now!
October 26, 2022
Lightfully Teen Live Event – YouTube Join us for this live event where we’ll discuss common concerns and give you a look inside Lightfully Teen’s new day treatment and virtual offerings. THE DETAILS When: Friday, November 11 from 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. […]
Read MoreIs Virtual Care Effective for My Adolescent?
October 26, 2022
Is Virtual Care Effective for My Adolescent? When your adolescent or teen is struggling with mental health, it can feel overwhelming to find the support they need. One option commonly offered is virtual care. At Lightfully, we offer Virtual Intensive […]
Read MoreHow Families Can Support Adolescent’s Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts
October 21, 2022
How Families Can Support Adolescent’s Struggling with Suicidal Thoughts According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 15-24 in the United States. Nearly 20% of high school students report […]
Read MoreMy child has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder—what do I do now?
October 19, 2022
Megan Bendig Ledet, LCSW, Vice President of Adolescent Services When your child receives a mental health disorder diagnosis it’s completely normal to feel lost and confused about what to do. At Lightfully Behavioral Health, we want you to know you […]
Read MoreHow Lightfully’s Virtual Care Program Works
September 19, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed so many parts of life, and that’s especially true for mental health care. First, the bad news: The pandemic gave a big push to what is now a full-on mental health crisis, with a […]
Read MoreIs It Anxiety or ADHD? How to Tell the Difference
September 9, 2022
Do you feel like you can’t focus? That might be ADHD. Are you feeling constantly on edge? It could be anxiety. It’s hard to know the difference between ADHD and anxiety, especially if you’re not familiar with either condition. But […]
Read MoreHow to Calm Down From Anxiety
September 9, 2022
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the United States, affecting millions of people every day. According to NIMH, 31% of Americans will suffer from anxiety in their lives. If you’re one of those people, anxiety […]
Read More5 Things Parents Should Consider When Kids Wrestle with Gender Identity
September 9, 2022
If you’ve ever wondered about the mental health complexities facing the LBGTQ+ community, allow Casey Weitzman, MA, LMFT, President and Founder of Gender Wellness of Los Angeles, to tell the story of an 18-year-old young woman we’ll call Lucy. “She […]
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