This post is adapted from the infographic “Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Recent Tragedies,” developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) in collaboration with the ASU REACH Institute – Center for Resilient Families. When tragic events dominate the news cycle, adults often find themselves trying to process their own emotions while … Continue reading Talking to Children About Tragic News: Tips for Navigating Media Coverage Together
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The Science of Gratitude Psychologists define gratitude as both an emotional response and a moral motivator - a way of recognizing goodness outside ourselves and choosing to respond with appreciation or generosity. Research consistently finds that gratitude practices lead to measurable improvements in emotional and physical well-being: People who kept weekly gratitude lists reported more … Continue reading Gratitude & Stewardship: How Thankfulness Powers a Mission
This post was originally published by Mental Health America - National. November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers are the cornerstone of families. From personal care to emotional care, and everything in between, caregivers are selflessly pouring into those around them. This November, we applaud and uplift our caregivers, recognizing they are deserving of support … Continue reading Caregiving and the Sandwich Generation
This resource was originally published by MHA-National. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. You can also reach Crisis Text Line by texting MHA to 741741, or call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or … Continue reading Suicide Prevention Resources
This post was originally published by MHA-National in July of 2025 by Joe Feldman. Joe Feldman, president of Cover My Mental Health, and our September 2025 Educational Series speaker recently published a guest blog on MHA-National's website. Be sure to register for our Educational Series to learn more from the man himself! So, what are … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles to Mental Health Care
This post was originally published by MHA-National in August of 2025. What do we do when we notice our kids behaving differently? It might be hard to get them to open up. Below are some suggestions for how to approach a conversation - tough or not - with our teens. The first step in starting … Continue reading Talking to Our Teens
The end of April and all through May, we connected with so many people and communities! We can't wait for what the summer brings! Cam's Club 5K On April 27, our Executive Director Alane Swain, Board Vice Chair Cathy McCabe, and Board Member Lisa Pappas attended a moving memorial walk hosted by Cam's Club on … Continue reading Looking Back on Mental Health Month!
April was an exciting and energizing month for Mental Health America-Spartanburg as we connected with our community through a variety of important events! Walking Together Toward Hope and Healing Our board members participated in two Out of the Darkness Walks—one at USC Upstate and one at Converse University—joining community members to raise awareness and support … Continue reading Looking Back at April’s Community Events
Sarah Heikkinen, MHA Digital and Social Media Director, writes about her experience with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Content warning: This post contains references to suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I’ve struggled with severe periods and PMS for as long as I can remember. When I was in high school, I would often have to call … Continue reading Clearing The Fog: My PMDD Recovery
The Radical Act of Self-Love Amid our ever-changing world, with life sometimes happening beyond our control, it's easy to get pulled into mental spaces that don't serve us. Whether navigating daily life, work challenges, family pressure, or anxiety, we're all working through something. In our shared human experience, none of us has it completely figured … Continue reading Self-Love: A Radical Act of Healing, Resilience and Well-being