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Category Archives: Mental Health

The Impact of Self-Image on Mental Health: Overcoming Low Self-Esteem

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health

Disliking what you see in the mirror and not having the financial means to change it can negatively impact your mental health. Feelings of undesirability, unworthiness, loneliness, and self-rejection can disrupt brain function, which in turn affects mental well-being. Disturbing thoughts, bad dreams, and hostile interactions with others can impair conceptual capacity and contribute to …

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Secrets to Staying Vibrant and Fulfilled as a Senior

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Mental Health

Aging gracefully requires attention to every aspect of well-being, not just physical health. Exploring ways to adapt your daily life and environment can greatly enhance your experience during later years. Prioritizing connections, enjoyable pursuits, and tailored care can bring a sense of purpose and vitality. Balancing these elements helps sustain emotional and mental wellness alongside …

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The Role of Psychological First Aid in Disaster Recovery and Emotional Resilience

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health

Tornadoes, fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, school shootings, wars, and even the death of a loved one can cause significant trauma. Unfortunately, many people fail to recognize or fully understand the extent of the psychological distress these events can trigger. While some may experience symptoms but deny the presence of trauma, believing the symptoms will fade over …

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The Great Detachment: Understanding Workplace Discontent in 2025

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health

Remember studying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? It was a five tier framework for understanding human motivation by suggesting individuals must fulfill basic needs before progressing to higher level needs. Throughout the 19th and 20th century, most working people were happy reaching the first and second tiers: food, water, shelter, clothing, health, employment, property, family, and …

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Enhancing Mental Wellness Through Ketamine Counseling

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Mental Health

Introduction to Ketamine Therapy For those trapped in the vicious cycles of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, ketamine is suddenly holding out a hand, offering a lifeline. Once used primarily as an anesthetic, ketamine is now being used for its ability to provide quick relief for people whose conditions haven’t responded to traditional treatments. Imagine …

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