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Category Archives: Mental Health

Sleep Smarter: Tips to Boost Mental Well-Being Through Better Rest

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

In the bustling rhythm of modern life, achieving sound sleep can often feel like an elusive dream. Yet, the secret to unlocking better mental well-being might just lie within the embrace of a deep, restorative slumber. In this article, we’ll explore transformative strategies designed to enhance your nighttime experience, setting the stage for improved mental …

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Addressing Mental Health Stigma: How to Support Adolescents and Teens

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

October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and October 10, 2024 was World Mental Health Day. During the past 24-36 months, we have published blogs and articles on topics such as Suicide and Mental Health Stigma, Unrealized Mental Health, Mental Health in Native Americans, Navigating Mental Health, Minority Mental Health, Mental Health of …

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How to Help Kids Overcome Halloween Anxiety and Nightmares

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

As Halloween approaches, parents across the country are rushing out to find the perfect costume for their child. Although the Cartoon Network licensed costumes are some of the more popular ones, vampires, witches, monsters, Power Rangers, Superman, Spider Man, and ghosts make this year’s list. Selecting the perfect costume can be a fun family event, …

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Pain Management Myths and Facts: What You Need to Know

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

More than 30% of Americans report experiencing pain in the past three months. This figure includes those who visited clinics, saw doctors, or utilized telemedicine. It does not account for the 38% who purchased over-the-counter pain medications or the 70% who visited emergency rooms in the past six months. Whether facing mild discomfort, chronic pain, …

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Hope and Healing: Tackling Suicide and Mental Health Stigma in Oklahoma

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

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. From Sunday, September 8, 2024, to Saturday, September 14, 2024, we observe National Suicide Prevention Week, and September 10, 2024, is Suicide Prevention Day. These observances highlight the growing urgency of addressing suicide, which has been increasing in the United States since 2001. In Oklahoma, suicide ranks as the …

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