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...
Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, Discusses Social Media and Mental Health on KABC
The effects of social media can be both immediate and long-lasting. Many images that people see on social media are unrealistic and can cause FOMO (fear of missing out). Lightfully’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Nicole Siegfried PhD., CEDS, spoke with KABC about a...
‘Stressed and Alone’: Homebuyers Are Turning to Therapy to Cope With a Wild Housing Market
Buying a home is rarely a fast or simple process. But in recent years, the task has become near impossible. There are bidding wars and skyrocketing prices. Buyers are so stressed, in fact, they’re seeking therapy for it. The article offers advice for reducing stress...