Institute of Psychiatry celebrates 10 years

The MUSC Institute of Psychiatry celebrates its 10th Anniversary by taking the month of October to provide educational programs for the public and professionals of the Lowcountry.

“Several discoveries in assessing and treating mental illness have occurred right here at MUSC,” says James C. Ballenger, M.D., chairman and professor, Department of Psychiatry.

“We are internationally recognized as the best in many areas of psychiatric care, but this must transfer to helping the people we serve in South Carolina. Our mission is excellence in clinical care, research, and education. In October, we hope people will take advantage of learning more about the psychiatric illnesses that we now know in some way affect one out of two people sometime during their lives.”

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at noon on Oct. 6 to acknowledge 10 years of excellence in discoveries, clinical care and education.

Some milestones and firsts for the institute include work in ECT (electro-convulsive therapy), substance abuse, anxiety disorders, crime victimization, brain imaging for treatment of depression, Tourettes syndrome, mother-infant bonding, and understanding and treatment for many psychiatric conditions. The institute offers a full range of services to help people of all ages meet the impact of psychiatric or emotional health problems.

Caring and nationally recognized specialists work together to help patients. Recognizing that every patient's problem is unique, treatment programs are designed to provide personalized care to individuals and families. In complex situations and even when past treatment programs have been unsuccessful, patients benefit from the experience, expertise and team commitment found at the Institute.

For more information about the Institute of Psychiatry, call (843)792-9888.

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