Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be one of the most misunderstood conditions by the general public and even by mental health professionals. Evidence for this is that, on average, it takes more … more

I want to begin today’s column with a quotation I found while doing a Google search on the difference between gratitude and thankfulness.  It comes from the YMCA of the North: … more

These days, we hear a lot about mindfulness, but what is it and how can you use mindfulness in your own life? Jon Kabat-Zinn is often credited with bringing mindfulness to both Western medicine … more

Loneliness has received more public attention since the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw most Americans isolated for at least some time during 2020 and 2021. In 2023, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., … more

One of the more stressful aspects of parenting is deciding how to discipline children and teens. Many parents have strong opinions on which methods are best, only to feel angst when confronted with … more

While it is still not legal in South Carolina to use or possess cannabis, according to Pew Research, 79% of Americans live in a county that has a marijuana dispensary (either medical, recreational or … more

When we think about sources of help for mental illness and substance abuse, we tend to think of professionals who have been formally trained. There are, however, thousands of individuals who have … more

Do you live with an anxious child? Or even a child who has some areas of anxiety? Maybe there is anxiety or fear about doing certain activities without a trusted adult present. Or perhaps your child … more

There are many situations that lead people to therapy, but the common reason people go to therapy is to feel better.   Increasingly, our society recognizes that therapists provide benefits … more

According to a report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2023, data obtained in 2021 showed that 16.5% of people ages 12 and over living in the … more