COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - November is Men’s Health Month, which highlights not only physical well-being but also mental health — an area many men struggle to talk about or seek help for.

South Carolina Rep. Hamilton Grant of District 79 says therapy didn’t just help him manage stress. It reshaped how he leads, resolves conflict, and communicates with those closest to him. Now, he’s sharing his story to encourage more men to consider counseling as a tool for wellness, not weakness.

Grant says his mental health journey began with challenges in his professional relationship with his father, whom he also works with.

“There was friction we just couldn’t work through on our own,” Grant said. “Therapy helped us see what we couldn’t see — and it really enhanced our relationship.”

He said one of t

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