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The holidays can be a time of joy and happiness but for many it can also be a time of grief. Even though we are surrounded by happy music, bright lights and other people having fun, deep down many people are fighting an internal battle. Whatever age or point in your life you may be …

Nationally, about 1 in 5 adults (44 million people) experience mental illness in a given year, including more than 7.7 million veterans with PTSD. South Carolina is ranked among the states with the highest prevalence of mental illness and worst access to care. Watch this short video from Your Carolina with Mary Ann Bennett from Havenwood Behavioral …

The leading cause of disability affecting people aged 15 to 44 in the United States is depression. Major Depressive Disorder is the most common form of depression diagnosed in the United States. According to Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), over 16 million adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2014, the …

Sleep and mental illness are closely related. About 40 percent of patients who are seeking help for sleep disorders also struggle from some type of mental disorder, according to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health. In fact, of all patients dealing with psychiatric issues, only 20 percent have no type of sleep …

Nationally, about 1 in 5 adults (44 million) people experience mental illness in a given year, including more than 7.7 million veterans with PTSD. South Carolina is ranked among the states with the highest prevalence of mental illness and worst access to care. WSPA’s Your Carolina featured Havenwood’s CEO Mike Rowley and  COO Mary Ann Bennett, …

Most people are familiar with the saying “You are what you eat,” meaning the foods you put into your body make up the energy and nutrients that determine how your body will function. When it comes to mental health, studies show that the nutrients you give your brain are just as important.   Diet is …