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Category Archives: Mental Health

Recognizing Autism in Students: Signs, Stress & When to Seek Support

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

Introduction Every year on April 2, the world marks World Autism Awareness Day, a global call to deepen understanding, increase inclusion, and strengthen the support systems that autistic individuals rely on every day. This year’s theme, “Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value,” affirms the dignity, rights, and inherent worth of every autistic individual, moving …

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Beyond Positive Thinking: Real Strategies for Building Lasting Happiness

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

Introduction “Good vibes only!” “Just think positive!” “Manifest your dreams!” “Choose happiness!”  If you’ve ever felt frustrated, invalidated, or even worse after hearing these well-meaning but ultimately hollow phrases, you’re not alone. While positive thinking has its place, the relentless push toward constant positivity has created what psychologists call “toxic positivity,” a harmful approach that …

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5 Questions Every Therapy Client Should Ask Before Starting Treatment

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

Introduction Starting therapy is one of the most courageous decisions you can make for your mental health. But walking into your first session without asking the right questions is a little like starting a road trip without a map. You might get somewhere, but it may not be where you intended to go. Here is …

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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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