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MHASC Bringing Wellness Home

Second Edition, Volume 3 November 2010

 


As we enter the holiday season, Mental Health America of South Carolina provides many opportunities to share with others who are in need and who are suffering from mental and emotional illnesses.


MHASC is providing Wal-Mart cards for our local clients at Bridges Clubhouse and Kiva Lodge to be presented at our Annual Christmas Party on December 14, 2010 at the America Legion on Pickens St. in Columbia. You have the opportunity to contribute to this event below.

We also will be involved in communities around the state through our local affiliates providing services to those with mental illness and we have many resources available on our website www.mha-sc.org such as mental health screenings and the new forum called Reallives.

Please take a moment to learn about this new web-based program!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!




Mental Health America of South Carolina Announces

 

REALIVES 

A new forum on MHASC website to share your story and read others' stories of mental illness. 

Visit www.mha-sc.org and click on REALLIVES  to join the movement today!!!!

 

It's Time for Operation Santa ClausSanta Claus

Every year, Mental Health America of South Carolina provides Chrismas gifts through the Operation Santa Claus program to each resident in the Bridges Clubhouse and Kiva Lodge and Kiva Apartments. For the past few years, we have been donating $50.00.

The total cost needed for Operation Santa Claus this year is $3,000. If you would like to contribute to this cause, please go to the following link Donate to Operation Santa Claus and make a donation through paypal or send in cash or a $50.00 Walmart card to MHASC, 1823 Gadsden St. Columbia, SC 29201.
Please call MHASC with any further questions you may have. We will keep you updated on the amount needed.
12th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day

On Saturday, November 20, 2010, 260 simulataneous conferences for survivors of suicide loss will take place throughout the United States and the world. This unique network of healing conferences helps survivors connect with others who have survived the tragedy of suicide loss, and express and understand the painful emotions they experience.

Each conference is organized locally, but they're all connected in spirit as participants across the globe watch a special 90-minute AFSP broadcast together. For those survivors of suicide loss who don't live near a conference site or who find it difficult to attend in person, the 90-minute braodcast will also be available live on the AFSP website from 1-2:30 pm Eastern Standard Time with a live online chat immpediately following the program.

If you are interested in attending a local conference the following are offered in South Carolina on November 20, 2010:

 

Columbia

Virginia Wingard Memorial United Methodist Church

1500 Broad River Rd.

Conference Starts: 12:00pm EST

Contact: Ed Neeley, [email protected], 803-760-2282

 

Greenville

St. Michael's Lutheran Church

2619 Augusta St.

Conference Starts: 12:00pm EST

Fee: no

Contact: Jennifer Piver, [email protected]  864-467-3344

 

Hilton Head

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Conference Starts: 1:00pm EST

Fee: no

Contact: Vanessa Riley, [email protected] 843-384-2901

 

For more information visit www.afsp.org

Depression

Eeryone occasionally feels blue or sad, but these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. When a person has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her. Depression is a commun but serious illness, and most who experience it need treatment to get better.

Symptoms of Depression are:
Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
Irritability, restlessness
Loss of interest in activities or hobbies once pleasureable, including sex
Fatigue and decreased energy
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
Insomnia, early-morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
Overeating, or appetite loss
Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Persistent ached or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems that do not ease even with treatment.
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People with depressive illnesses do not all experience the same symptoms. The severity, frequency and duration of symptoms will vary depending on the individual and his or her particular illness.

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In This Issue
REALLIVES
Operation Santa Claus
National Survivors of Suicide Day
Upcoming Events
Second Annual Helping the Hurting
Upcoming Events

November 11, 2010
MHASC office closed in observance of Veterans Day

November 16, 2010

MHASC Board of Directors Regularly Scheduled meeting
12pm
MHASC Conference Room

November 16, 2010

WS Sandel Elementary PTA Meeting /Resource Fair
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

 November 18, 2010

SC Department of Mental Health Forum
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Williams S. Hall Psychiatric Institute

November 19, 2010

IC HOPE
Career Day
Kingsbury Elementary School
Sumter, SC

November 23, 2010

IC HOPE
Career Day
Manchester Elementary School
Sumter, SC

November 23, 2010

Planning Committee Meeting
12pm
MHASC Conference Room
Second Annual Helping the Hurting Conference
February 4, 2011

November 25-26, 2010

MHASC office closed!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving





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Second Annual "Helping the Hurting" Conference to be held February 4, 2011
 
Mental Health America of South Carolina is planning the second annual "Helping the Hurting" conference to be held on February 4, 2011.
 This conference is focused on the subject of spirituality and mental health for leaders and members of faith communities.

Last year's "Helping the Hurting" Conference was a great success with a large resource fair for our attendees,
knowledgeable speakers and great discussion.

This year we are focusing on the role that addictions play in people's lives and how leaders of faith communities can help those in their care to manage and deal with these issues.

If you are a leader of a faith community and are personally interested in attending this conference, we are taking registrations at the Mental Health America of South Carolina office at 866-929-6145.