Articles about Psychiatry
It’s like the gates opening up to new opportunities and to a better life – that’s what Beautiful Gate Center represents to so many parents of children with intellectual disabilities, autism and communication or behavioral disorders. This developmental learning center is new to the Lowcountry and to the entire state for that matter. It opened … Read more
By Katherine Waters Michael’s Barkery is a pet spa and boutique in Mount Pleasant with a bit of a different mission. While providing homemade dog treats, grooming services and other treats for local pet lovers, it also offers career opportunities to adults living with cognitive disabilities. “My son Michael had a senior project in high … Read more
By Katie Thompson Clinician burnout impacts providers and patients but also the health care system, and the additional strain on clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic are unparalleled. Fortunately, health care leaders are looking after the well-being of clinicians in South Carolina with the Thriving Workforce initiative provided by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well … Read more
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to turn our lives upside down, it doesn’t surprise Dr. Anne Marie Albano that an increasing number of people are experiencing new or worsened mental health struggles. “The first thing that comes to my mind is a quote from Holocaust survivor and Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl,” said Dr. Albano, executive … Read more
Life as we knew it changed in mid-March. The regular hum of the hustle and bustle now seems like a distant memory. To be able to hug a loved one, shake a hand or bring your child to school are all things we took for granted. As we navigate social distancing, there are positives and … Read more
According to the American Psychiatric Association, eating disorders are illnesses in which people experience severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. People with eating disorders typically become preoccupied with food and with their body weight. An eating disorder takes over one’s thoughts, body and life. As someone who has recovered from […]