Articles about Psychology, Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
I was 22 the first time I experienced a panic attack. It was September of 2001, several weeks after the attack on the Twin Towers. I lived across the river from Manhattan in Northern New Jersey and lost a friend when the Towers fell. I awoke in the middle of the night gasping for air. … Read more
“I don’t use the word miraculous lightly in medicine, but I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Richard L. Bowen, M.D., of Charleston Ketamine Center. He has now been administering ketamine infusions for eight years, having given over 10,000 infusions to more than 1,000 patients. Ketamine is proving to be reliable for helping patients when … Read more
Erin Jones was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, but she and her family spent summer vacations on the beaches of Hilton Head. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia, she accepted a Clemson University job offer in Summerton. Eventually, she responded to the ocean’s call, relocating to Charleston in 2003, where she became a mental … Read more
With the holiday season comes joy, celebrations and traditions. At least that is what this time of year is supposed to bring. Unfortunately, dementia can engender unique challenges to the season. For caregivers and their loved ones with dementia, the holiday season may seem overwhelming and bittersweet. Perhaps deviating from your routine may not be … Read more
For her entire life, Trista Kutcher has reached for the stars. At only 32 years old, she owns her own company, Trista’s Sunshine Company. Her hand-sewn products are sold in multiple stores in the Charleston area, in Colorado and online, and she’s looking to expand. She has more than 50,000 Instagram (@tristathebarista) followers, and she … Read more
A growing number of adults have turned to drinking to relieve the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an increase in alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Radical social, biological and personal changes are providing already vulnerable people with more opportunities to drink excessively, limiting the success of their normal, healthier coping habits. According … Read more