Lawsuit filed against Dept. of Mental Health reveals details in two 2023 murders
A lawsuit filed against the Department of Mental Health and a local home care facility is revealing gruesome details in two 2023 murders.
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SC agencies unite to offer mental health support during holiday season stress
The SC Department of Public Health has partnered with the SC Department of Mental Health and the SC Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services to emphasize the importance of mental health care during the holiday season.
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.
“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.
