By Ginger Christian Did you know that May 2 is National Baby Day? Keep the tiny, growing smiles of your babies healthy with these tricks, tips and things you may not know from South Mississippi Smiles! BABY TEETH Baby teeth are temporary, but important. They help your child chew, speak and smile until their “big […]
Breaking the mental illness silence and bringing hope Behind a brave smile, many of us wage a constant battle against negative thoughts and emotions. Although we may put up a good front and seem “normal” to the outside world, some find it hard to get out of bed and function from day to day. Not […]
By Ericka Biggs I always say, “I didn’t just choose social work; it also chose me!” The love I have for mental health was inspired by my son and his continual struggles. He was diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiance disorder (ODD) at age 5, and this was challenging for me. Not only […]
By Mavis A. Creagh I laid my head on my desk and began to weep as tears streamed down my face. I was strong and fearless — but extremely tired. I was signed up to do just about everything, putting in 14-plus hour days on top of being a full-time single mom. However, this year, […]
By Kay Daneault We live in a rapidly changing world that can be complex to navigate. About half of Americans can remember a time when we were not constantly connected and could more easily tune out the noise of the world, while the younger half can’t imagine life without the internet. Modern life can significantly […]
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MY HEALTH CHALLENGE In October of 2021, I found a lump in my left breast via a self-examination. I was 38 and had been diligent about my yearly gynecological exams, but I was two years shy of the recommended age to begin mammograms. By November of 2021, I had my first mammogram, and I was […]
If you or someone you love has fought a mental health battle, you know medications don’t always bring relief. But for those who are struggling with serious depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and other conditions, Gulf Coast NeuroSpa offers hope. With locations in Gulfport and Ocean Springs, the mental health clinic opened in 2020 and is […]
