NAMI raises awareness on importance of Mental Health
The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) is spreading awareness this week by sharing resources that can help those in a crisis.
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Suicide Prevention Month — finding help for yourself or loved ones
She encourages everyone to not be afraid in asking someone if they’re having suicidal thoughts. “We care for the people that we’re asking that question to. So it can be a little intimidating or unsure of what to do afterwards, and the biggest thing you can do is listen, give them support, help that person know they’re not alone, and connect that person to care,” Barnes says.
Taking care of children’s mental health during the summer
Our children are struggling with their mental health. And as visits to physicians for anxiety and other issues go up, it’s hard to figure out how to support them. But with schools letting out for the summer, families have the opportunity for a reset. If done right, it can put kids on track for a healthy school year in the fall.
“It’s ok to not be ok,” help and resources available for mental health
Barnes believes showing empathy and listening are the best things folks can do to help others. “You don’t have to have all the answers. I think sometimes people get scared that they have to be there to help solve things or know exactly what to say, and you don’t have to have all the answers, or know the exact next thing to say, and that’s normal,” Barnes says.
Crisis negotiators talk man off transmission tower
West Columbia crisis team called out to talk man down from transmission tower Thursday evening
Brookland Lakeview Mental Health Awareness training classes
Many attended the Brookland Lakeview Mental Health Awareness training classes as leaders try to equip the community on how to respond in a mental health crisis.
Many attended the Brookland Lakeview Mental Health Awareness training classes as leaders try to equip the community on how to respond in a mental health crisis.
UPDATE: 66 year-old missing woman safely located
Orangeburg deputies are seeking the public's help in finding a missing 66-year old woman who walked away from her residence.
Orangeburg deputies are seeking the public’s help in finding a missing 66-year old woman who walked away from her residence.
Recap & Rebuttals — Governor McMaster delivers State of the State Address
Freshly re-elected Governor Henry McMaster delivered his State Of The State address Wednesday night.
ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams provides a recap on the governor’s speech, as well as rebuttals from Democratic State Senator Ronnie Sabb.
Rapid Shelter Columbia set to open by November 1st
Rapid Shelter Columbia, the community being built for people experiencing homelessness, is set to open November 1st. Officials from the City of Columbia gave progress updates earlier today on the pod community, located downtown on Calhoun Street.
Schools use mindfulness training to help teens mental health
Schools around the world use mindfulness training to help teenagers with mental health. The approach involves learning how to be present and manage feelings.
