Articles about Psychiatry
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that affects an estimated 7 million Americans annually. Recognizing its signs and symptoms early on can help lead to more effective treatment and management of the disease. Steven Krozer, PMHNP-BC, CEO, and head practitioner with iTrust Wellness Group, a psychiatric treatment facility in Greenville, said bipolar disorder is characterized … Read more
I never thought my life would be touched so deeply by suicide. Within a span of three months, I said an unexpected goodbye to three friends: one from high school, another on my college campus and a third who was close to my mom. With each loss – of the person and of the moments … Read more
Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? Whether it’s nail biting or online shopping, chances are there’s a habit you’d change if you could. Maybe you’ve even tried once or twice before. Now imagine needing to change almost every aspect of your life – from your friends to your job to the way … Read more
Parents of children with physical and developmental disabilities have a wealth of resources both in the Lowcountry and the Upstate. We have highlighted several of these programs as a quick guide for your family. With everything from alternative education to equine therapy to baseball for kids and adults with disabilities, you’ll find plenty of activities … Read more
Our daily interactions with the people who make up the fabric of our lives are critical to our mental health and well-being, so it comes as no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of our relationships with other humans. This widespread impact spans across our family life, friendships near and far, … Read more
Ask two twins what it’s like being twins, and they’ll laugh and ask you what it’s like not being a twin, because having a twin is what they know. At least that’s what happened to me when I interviewed twin sisters Kimberly and Katherine Waters, who grew up in Inman, South Carolina, and their mother, … Read more