Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness

04/01/2026

🎉 Turning 18 is a big milestone—not just in life, but in healthcare too!

Once your child reaches adulthood, HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) takes effect, meaning their medical information is legally protected as private. 🔒

Because of this law, our staff is required to follow strict guidelines to protect every patient’s confidentiality. This means that once your child turns 18, we are no longer able to share medical information, discuss care, or make decisions with parents or caregivers unless we have written permission from the patient. 📝 These rules are in place to protect your young adult’s rights and privacy.

⏳ The time leading up to their 18th birthday is a great opportunity to prepare your child to take ownership of their healthcare. Talk with them about:
• 📋 Understanding their medical history and medications
• 📅 Scheduling appointments and communicating with providers
• 💳 Knowing their insurance information
• ✍️ Signing consent forms if they want you involved in their care

Planning ahead can make this transition smoother and empower your young adult to confidently manage their health. 💙

03/31/2026

Today, on , we stand in support of those living with bipolar disorder. Mental health matters, and no one should face their journey alone.

03/31/2026

To the moms who are doing everything for everyone else… when is the last time you checked on YOU? 💔

You’re the scheduler, the comforter, the provider, the safe place… but carrying it all can get heavy.

If you’ve been feeling:
• Overwhelmed and touched out
• Anxious or constantly on edge
• Guilty for needing a break
• Like you’ve lost a piece of yourself

You are NOT a bad mom—you’re a human who needs support too.

At our practice, we help moms:
✨ Find balance without guilt
✨ Manage anxiety and burnout
✨ Reconnect with themselves again

You don’t have to keep running on empty.

📍 Now accepting new patients
📞 Reach out today—we’re here for you
843-945-1452

Because taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your family. 💙

03/30/2026

WMBF News We’re so grateful for the opportunity to visit and connect with your team. thank you for welcoming us into your station!

It was an honor to share more about our mental health services, tour your space, and talk about ways we can continue supporting the community. Building these relationships means everything to us, and we truly value the chance to collaborate.

03/19/2026

03/10/2026

Advanced Practice Mental Health and Wellness is excited to announce that our Florence office has open availability for new patients. If you or someone you know has been waiting to get connected with mental health care, now is the time.

📢 Providers, schools, and community partners: We welcome your referrals and look forward to supporting the Florence community.

📞 Contact our office today to schedule or refer a patient.

03/03/2026

March is Social Work Month 💙

This month, we celebrate the heart of what we do social work.

Social workers are the quiet strength behind families in crisis, children finding their voice, individuals battling addiction, parents learning to regulate alongside their child, and communities rebuilding after trauma.

At Advanced Practice Mental Health & Wellness of SC, our social workers do more than provide therapy. They advocate. They coordinate care. They partner with schools, courts, physicians, and families. They sit in the hard moments. They celebrate the victories. They show up consistently pwhen it matters most.

Social work is not just a profession.
It is courage.
It is compassion in action.
It is clinical skill paired with human connection.

To our LMSWs, LISWs, interns, case managers, and every professional walking alongside our clients — thank you for the work you do every single day.

We see you.
We value you.
And this month, we celebrate you.

03/02/2026

When your child comes out as transgender, it can feel like the ground shifts beneath your feet.

You may feel love.
You may feel fear.
You may feel confusion.
You may feel protective.
You may feel all of it at once.

And that’s okay.

What matters most in that moment isn’t that you have all the answers.

What matters most is that your child knows they are safe with you.

We created “When Your Child Comes Out As Trans: A Guide for Parents” because so many families need a steady place to land — a place rooted in love, not panic… in learning, not shame.

This guide will help you:

• Understand basic terms and definitions
• Know what to say (and what not to say)
• Process your own emotions in healthy ways
• Learn practical ways to support your child
• Find trusted resources

You don’t have to know everything right away.

But your love and your willingness to learn can make all the difference in your child’s life — and sometimes, it can literally save it.

If you or someone you love is walking this road, we made this for you.

Together, we can change the world.

💙🩷🤍🩷💙

The link to download the guide is in the comments.

02/18/2026

Need extra support with parenting?

Call us today to schedule parenting classes and one-on-one guidance tailored to your family’s needs.