PHOTOS: Crystals serve as mental health outlet

For some members of the Columbia community, crystals have become a new tool to improving mental health. One shop, The Healing Bar, and its owner affirm that crystals and metaphysics serve as an emotional outlet and tool for improving mental health.

A photo of different products that The Healing Bar carries on Jan. 26, 2023.The Healing Bar is a spiritual healing store that carries crystals, tarot cards and oils and is located on 503 12th St., West Columbia

A photo of the pre-made tea packets and mixtures that The Healing Bar carries on Jan. 26, 2023. The store, located on 503 12th St., West Columbia, also has recipe books for herbal teas that customers can purchase.

Handmade dream catchers hang gracefully along the walls of The Healing Bar on Jan 26, 2023. The store, located on 503 12th St., West Columbia, is a center for spiritual healing and growth.

Ritual candles of all sorts of colors line a table in The Healing Bar on Jan. 26, 2023. Each color of candle is used for a different, specific purpose.

Multiple different kinds of crystals are placed in stacked jars at The Healing Bar on Jan. 26, 2023. One of the most popular items in spiritual healing among young generations is through crystals.

Spiritual books sit on a table in The Healing Bar on Jan. 26, 2023. The readings range from focusing on the divine self to astrology.