Richland County’s silent epidemic: Suicide rates rise, seniors at risk
Suicide rates in Richland County are rising, and one particularly vulnerable population is being affected the most.
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A day for mental health advocacy in SC
Mental Health Advocacy Day was designed to celebrate gains and raise awareness for the state’s mental health needs.
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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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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’s in the third” aims to raise awareness for mental health
Fans at the South Carolina-Alabama game plan to raise awareness for mental health and honor the memory of Tyler Hilinski by holding up three fingers in the third quarter. Tyler Hilinski wore the No. 3 jersey as does his younger brother, Gamecocks starting quarterback Ryan Hilinski.
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