“General Hospital” star shines a light on mental illness
One of daytime’s biggest soap opera stars is doing something to help people with mental illness. Maurice Benard plays the gangster Sonny Corinthos on “General Hospital.”
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Online resources helping break down the stigma around mental health
A look at the recent boom in online mental health resources helping break down the stigma around seeking help.
NAMIWalks event invites the community to lace up their shoes in support of mental health awareness
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month here in South Carolina, and local advocates are lacing up their shoes for the cause.
Deteriorating mental health identified as urgent crisis for American youth
Mental health in children and adolescents in the U.S. has only worsened during the pandemic. An advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General identifies deteriorating mental health as an urgent crisis among the nation’s youth.
Mental health advocates call for lawmakers to prioritize suicide prevention initiatives in SC
Mental health advocates here in South Carolina are calling on lawmakers to prioritize suicide prevention and mental health initiatives in the state.
CPD expanding special unit to respond to calls related to mental health
The Columbia Police Department is expanding a special unit staffed with counselors to respond to mental health or behavioral related calls for service.
Prisma Health: Uptick in mental health needs due to the pandemic
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Local doctors are discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the community. A group of Prisma Health psychiatrists are sharing the symptoms and possible solutions for those struggling with their mental health. According to Prisma Health, adults, children, and the elderly have seen an uptick in mental health needs due to the pandemic….
Sumter School District continuing to offer wellness half days in the coming months
The Sumter School District has been offering wellness half days to staff and students as a way to relax and refocus, after years of the pandemic. Those days will continue tomorrow, as well as February 11 and March 11.
Lexington organizations team up to address mental health
Uplift Lexington County is a new initiative aiming to provide preventative treatment for mental health patients.
Data suggests the pandemic has led to academic and mental health issues in children
New data suggests the pandemic has led to academic and mental health issues in children.
