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Category Archives: Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Women’s Mental Health Challenges We Need to Talk About

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Relationships, Therapy, Women's Mental health

Introduction This International Women’s Day, as we celebrate women’s achievements, resilience, and contributions to society, we must also acknowledge a less comfortable truth: women face unique and often overlooked mental health challenges that deserve urgent attention and open conversation. The statistics are sobering. According to recent data, 27.2% of women in the United States experience …

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness: Warning Signs Parents and Teens Need to Know

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc. | Articles, Children and Adolescent Counseling, Relationships

Introduction Teen dating violence is a serious and widespread problem affecting young people across Oklahoma and throughout the United States. Despite its prevalence, many parents, educators, and even teens themselves don’t recognize the warning signs until a relationship has become dangerous or damaging. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 …

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Is Self-Care Enough, or Do You Need Therapy? Understanding When to Seek Professional Help

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

In recent years, self-care has become a cultural phenomenon. From bubble baths and meditation apps to journaling and yoga classes, we’re constantly reminded to prioritize our mental wellness through self-care practices. Social media is flooded with self-care tips, and the wellness industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar market. But here’s an important question that …

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Why Anxiety Gets Worse After the Holidays: Understanding Post-Holiday Blues

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling | Anxiety, Mental Health

The holiday season is often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with joy, celebration, and quality time with loved ones. However, for many people across Oklahoma and beyond, the period immediately following the holidays can trigger heightened anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress. If you’ve noticed your anxiety symptoms intensifying after the …

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Relationship Burnout: 11 Signs You’re Emotionally Exhausted in Your Relationship (And How to Recover)

Posted by Improving Lives Counseling | Mental Health, Relationships

Feeling emotionally drained in your relationship isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s a signal that something needs attention. Relationship burnout affects thousands of couples across Oklahoma, leaving partners feeling exhausted, disconnected, and wondering if their love can survive. If you’re constantly tired of relationship conflicts, feel emotionally exhausted by your partner, or sense a growing …

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