Tag: mental health
SC governor declares September National Suicide Prevention month
Gov. Henry McMaster’s office declares September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Month in South Carolina during a meeting of the Suicide Prevention Coalition on Wednesday.
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Grieving family urges mental health overhaul
The family of a Richland County man killed in an officer-involved shooting pushes for mental health reforms.
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As pandemic diminishes, what about the kids?
As the pandemic diminishes, parents with kids under 5 still worry about COVID-19 vaccinations.
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That funny feeling: young climate activists face eco-anxiety
Climate activists are facing something different from burnout. It isn’t new, but it finally has a name: eco-anxiety.
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Caring for the caregivers
November is National Caregivers Month, which supports those who care for elderly and people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Who is speaking up for S.C. teachers?
Teachers aren’t speaking up for themselves in a time of extra stress and additional classroom obligations the president of the South Carolina Education Association said this week. Sherry East lays the blame on a “culture of fear” and intimidation tactics.
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Flood of mental health calls prompt new outreach
Richland County Sheriff’s Department teams up with the Department of Mental Health in order to better respond to mental health issues.
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UofSC works to combat crisis in campus mental health
Universities across the country are taking on mental health issues as suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students.
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3 For 3 Challenge helps those who suffer from depression
The family of a Washington State football player who committed suicide has begun the 3 for 3 Challenge to help others suffering from depression.
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The golden girls of dog therapy
Therapy animals are helping students combat stress and anxiety.
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Student distress on the rise over presidential election
Students are experiencing increasing anxiety because of the political climate in America.
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Don’t wait to access mental health care, USC doctor says
“Maybe this will go away.” Dr. Ray Hodges, the chief of psychiatric services at USC’s Student...
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