Experts discuss the mental health benefits of celebrating holidays
Celebrating the holidays this year could give a much needed boost to your mental health, even if the celebrations don’t look like years past.
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How does the coronavirus pandemic impact our mental health?
For many, 2020 has brought unexpected stress as people are dealing with pandemic related economic and social upheaval. For those who suffer from mental illness, stress can often bring on serious symptoms.
Tips to take care of your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The current coronavirus crisis can cause anyone feelings of anxiety and fear. But there are some things you can do to help your mental health. “This is unprecedented. Most of us have never lived through a pandemic. So how do we adjust to it? It’s completely normal to be confused, to wonder how we deal with…
SCDMH: More schools expanding access to mental health resources
SCDMH says 60 percent of schools use their services to help students in school
A growing number of school districts across the state are increasing access to mental health resources for their students.
New film to air at Nickelodeon Theater tackles mental illness
(Photo Courtesy: Tameika Isaac Devine) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need to better handle the reality of life with the illness by holding a question and answer period with a panel of mental health professionals….
Get Psyched conference takes a closer look at mental illness
Columbia,SC (WOLO) — Mental health is becoming more prevalent in today’s world. Friday Midlands Technical College kicked off it’s get psyched presentation a two week conference to explore the trouble the mentally ill go through and how to reduce the negativity around mental illness. Get Psyched places an emphasis on promoting mental health in our community through personal stories and…
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Alzheimer’s Disease
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Mother’s Day can be an emotional day for people whose mothers are no longer living, but it can be especially trying for children whose mothers suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. reports that women are disproportionately affected by the disease – nearly two-thirds of the more than 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. The…
Mental Health Advocates Push this Session’s Issues
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Citizens will gather in the State House rotunda Thursday for Mental Health Advocacy Day. The press conference takes place at 10:30 a.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Speakers will include S.C. Dept. of Mental Health Director John Mahill, members from the National Alliance on Mental Issues and numerous state representatives and senators. Good Morning…
WATCH: Mental Health Advocacy at State House
Advocates say when it comes to those living with mental illness education can lead to understanding.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Advocates say far too often you only hear about mental illness when an act of violence is committed. Wednesday at the South Carolina State House the point was made that only 6% of those with mental illness have violent tendencies. That means 94% of the mentally ill do not have violent tendencies. Advocates say in comparison…
Mental Health Advocacy at State House
Advocates say when it comes to those living with mental illness education can lead to understanding.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The State House on Wednesday hosted Mental Health Advocacy Day. Representatives with the South Carolina chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness as well as members of several law enforcement agencies met with lawmakers. NAMI advocates say when it comes to those living with mental illness education can lead to understanding. NAMI SC Executive Director…
