The Life Worth Living Project: Birth of a Vision
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2026 Educational Series host for January…”The Life Worth Living Project: Birth of a Vision” presented by Mary KNight, MS, LPC, Executive Director of The Life Worth Living Project.
We are so thankful to Mary Knight for presenting our November Educational Series!
Overall Purpose
This presentation will provide an overview of one of these evidence-based therapies, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and introduce The Life Worth Living Project, an organization whose vision is to make DBT accessible and affordable to all who need it in our community.
The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 1 million people die by suicide annually. Furthermore, over 40% of individuals who attempt suicide do not receive mental healthcare, and half of those who do report that treatment doesn’t meet their needs (Behavioral Tech Institute, 2019). Significant progress has been made over the last three decades in evidence-based treatments for individuals at risk for suicidal behavior. However, the availability and affordability of these treatments remain a widespread problem. According to Mental Health America 2024 data, South Carolina ranks 49th out of 50 states in the availability of mental healthcare for its residents.
Meet Our Presenter
Mary Knight, MS, LPC, Executive Director of The Life Worth Living Project
Mary Knight has worked in the psychiatric/mental health field in various settings for over thirty-eight years, both as a front-line clinician and as an administrator in several psychiatric facilities. Ms. Knight currently maintains a small outpatient practice as a member of the Collective, teaches DBT to psychiatry residents. The Life Worth Living Project is a non-profit organization focused on increasing the availability and affordability of the specialized therapy DBT.
Webinar Recording
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