Missing The Body You Used To Have? You May Be Experiencing ‘Body Grief’
If you are missing the body you once had, you aren't alone. In a HuffPost article, Bri Campos of Body Image With Bri, defines body grief as "the distress caused by the perceived losses that come when you stop attempting to change your body size." Or, put another way,...
The Best Online Therapy for Anxiety in 2022
The Top Picks for Online Therapy for Anxiety Anxiety, by its own merit, isn't a bad thing. Smaller levels of anxiety can be a source of motivation for everyday tasks, according to Harvard Health Publishing. At Lightfully, however, we understand that not all anxiety...
What’s the Difference Between ADHD and Bipolar Disorder?
This article in the US News & World Report by Elaine K. Howley highlights the similarities and differences between ADHD and bipolar disorder. It provides an overview of the differences between bipolar disorder and ADHD, with a focus on the symptoms of each...
Types of Therapy: Choosing the Right One for You
A recent article in U.S. News and World Report discusses how to choose the right therapy for you. The article goes into detail with the different types of mental health therapies, including psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapy,...
65% of Students Prefer In-Person Learning, New Survey Finds
The Healthline article discusses a recent Pew Research survey that found that 65% of teen students prefer in-person schooling as opposed to hybrid or remote learning. However, there were significant differences in preference according to ethnic group. Pew Research...
Lightfully Behavioral Health to Open New Mental Health Center for Adults in Encinitas, Second of Six Facilities Planned for San Diego
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. (JUNE 8, 2022)– Newly launched health care startup, Lightfully Behavioral Health, a rapidly growing mental health treatment provider based in Thousand Oaks, Calif., will open its newest facility in Encinitas, on June 15. This is Lightfully’s second...
San Diego Business Journal, Top Professionals in Behavioral Health 2022 Honorees
Congratulations to three Lightfully employees—Clodagh Rafferty, Taylor Stead, LMFT, and Moises Estrada, LMFT—who have been recognized as 2022’s Most Influential Behavioral Healthcare Professionals by the San Diego Business Journal! Moises Estrada is Director of...
Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, How to Talk With Kids About What Happened in Uvalde
Lightfully Behavioral Health's Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, on how to talk with kids about what happened in Uvalde. In the short video that aired on NBC 4 News, parents expressed their frustration and feelings about keeping their children safe after the Uvalde...
The Best Online Therapy for Depression in 2022
The article discusses how to tell whether or not online therapy for depression is necessary, based on factors such as symptom severity and duration. It provides a thorough review of online therapy options and choices from various providers. It also lists some of the...