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!
Category: Mental Health Month
Bailie Award Lisa Pappas & Lily Reihs Lily Reihs, a senior at Wofford College, has long been passionate about mental health advocacy—a commitment shaped by her own experiences with depression and anxiety. In 2023, during Greek Week, she attended a mental health workshop hosted by the college’s Panhellenic Council. What she didn’t expect was how … Continue reading Award Winners: 4th Annual Be Kind To Your Mind
Take action for yourself. Taking action for your personal mental well-being can make a lasting difference. DIY Mental Health Small actions can lead to big changes. Whether it’s building a routine, practicing mindfulness, or finding new ways to nurture your spirit, these self-help resources can help you feel empowered to take proactive steps toward wellness. … Continue reading Mental Health Month Action Guide 2025 | Week 1
From MHA-National Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), refers to the mental and emotional injury caused by encounters with racial bias, ethnic discrimination, racism, and hate crimes. Any individual who has experienced an emotionally painful, sudden, and uncontrollable racist encounter is at risk of suffering from a race-based traumatic stress injury. In the U.S., … Continue reading Healing from Racial Trauma: Understanding Race-Based Traumatic Stress and Finding Support
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
Picture 1: Amaia Parkins & Alliee Thompson Picture 2: Amaia Parkins, Bailie, & Alliee Thompson Bailie Award Amaia Parkins Amaia Parkins & Bailie In a world where the struggles of mental health are often hidden or stigmatized, individuals like Amaia Parkins stand out as beacons of hope and catalysts for change. Recently nominated for the … Continue reading Award Winners: 3rd Annual Be Kind To Your Mind
A version of this article was originally posted on HelpGuide.org Understanding Helplines: What They Are and How They Can Help Whether you’re grappling with trauma, depression, addiction, or any other mental health challenge, the sense of helplessness and isolation can be overwhelming. In moments like these, helplines emerge as a crucial lifeline, offering support, guidance, … Continue reading What To Expect When Calling a Mental Health Line
From Mental Health America National... An Introduction to Community, Culture, & Connection "The theme of Mental Health America’s 2023 BIPOC Mental Health Campaign, developed in commemoration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, is Culture, Community, & Connection. Our lives are deeply intertwined with the environments around us. Who and what we … Continue reading The Legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell & BIPOC Mental Health Month
MHA Spartanburg is extra excited for May as Mental Health Month this year. The new exhibit by Bailie Studios puts mental health in the spotlight in a rare way. The artist explores his own journey and displays stunning works portraying disorders of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Dissociative Identity, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and PTSD. There is something for … Continue reading In The Midst Of A Trauma