Navigating Psychosis: Supporting You So You Can Support Your Loved One Designed for family members and friends of individuals experiencing psychosis, this event provides education about psychosis and practical resources to support caregivers and loved ones. A special thank you to Susan Lea, LLC for hosting this event! Please RSVP to info@mhaspartanburg.org to register. Virtual … Continue reading Navigating Psychosis
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Thank you for your interest in our ASIST training! Registration is currently full. If you’d like to be added to the waitlist, please email us at info@mhaspartanburg.org. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training In partnership with MHA-South Carolina, we are proud to offer this advanced 2-day training program to clinicians to increase their suicide intervention skills! … Continue reading 2-Day Training Program
Your Money and Your Mood We’re excited to offer an upcoming opportunity to dive into the emotional and financial roots of compulsive spending. Thanks to a micro grant from Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union, Mental Health America of Spartanburg will be hosting a compulsive spending workshop on August 21, 2025! This free evening workshop will … Continue reading Special Edition Workshop
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
Exploring Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) with Dr. Bryant Byrne Mental health treatment continues to evolve, offering innovative and evidence-based solutions for individuals experiencing severe depression and other psychiatric conditions. One such treatment, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), remains a powerful and effective intervention, yet it is often misunderstood. Join MHA-Spartanburg & The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health for … Continue reading Lunch & Learn
Content from this post is sourced from MHA-National and their 2024 workplace wellness research. Today, October 10th, marks World Mental Health Day, an annual event established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) to raise awareness about mental health issues and advocate for the well-being of people worldwide. This year, the WFMH … Continue reading Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace: A 2024 World Mental Health Day Message
By Ginger Robertson | This blog was originally posted by the National Alliance on Mental Health on December 14, 2022. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide or substance use crisis or emotional distress, reach out 24/7 to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide … Continue reading How To Help Yourself & Others with Suicidal Ideation
This post and associated study is being shared with permission from CounselingPsychology.org. The demand for mental health support from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) therapists is driven by their unique ability to provide a shared cultural experience and understanding. However, there is a significant shortage of such therapists. The majority of therapists (73%) are … Continue reading Addressing the Shortage: The Crucial Need for BIPOC Therapists in America’s Diverse Communities
Featured Artwork at 3rd Annual BKTYM Celebration Art has a unique way of expressing the depths of human emotion, often revealing what words alone cannot convey. At MHA's 3rd annual Be Kind To Your Mind Event, Dorman High School art students, under the direction of Ms. Frances Vaughn, showcased their talents and shared their personal … Continue reading Art as a Mirror: Reflections on Mental Health Through High School Students’ Creations