Articles about Psychiatry
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
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