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THE MESSENGER
Mental Health America of South Carolina
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February 24- March 2, 2013 is National Eating Disorders Week
Once believed to be a disorder only affecting teenagers, we now know the serious consequences of eating disorders in adults. Of the estimated 5 to 10 million female Americans who suffer from some form of eating disorder, experts are reporting a rise among adult women. Just like teenagers, middle-aged women are going through many physical and emotional changes. According to one survey, 57 percent of middle-aged women reported being dissatisfied with their bodies-three points higher than the rate for teenage girls.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 24 - March 2, 2013) is fast-approaching. About 50% of people struggling with eating disorders meet the criteria for depression.
Click Here for more information and resources on Eating Disorders.
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MHASC volunteers Help the Homeless during the 2013 Point in Time Count for HUD funded agencies
On January 24-27, MHASC volunteers joined volunteers from other agencies serving the homeless in South Carolina in an outreach effort to gather information and numbers of those living in the streets of out cities and rural areas during the HUD 2013 Point in Time Count.
The information gathered during this year's Point in Time Count will help South Carolina's homeless services to better serve and reach this vulnerable population.
According to Lisa Tindal of MHA Aiken County, "As the county coordinator for the 2013 Point in Time Homeless count required by HUD, I was able to partner with all agencies that might encounter someone who is homeless. Data is incomplete at this time; but, based on the information I have received the number has at least tripled since the last count in 2011. This data is critical as it helps each agency as well as our county as a whole respond appropriately to this need. "
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Mental Health America 2013 National Conference: Why Wellness Works
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June 5-8, 2013
Gaylord Hotel & Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
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NAMI Mid-Carolina's
2013 NAMIWalks
Date: April 20, 2013
Location: The West Columbia Riverwalk Park.
There is no registration fee for the walk. All participants are encouraged to collect donations from family members, friends, co-workers and business associates. All walkers raising $100 or more receive a free NAMIWalks event t-shirt.
Companies, organizations and families are encouraged to organize teams of walkers made up of employees, organization members, relatives and friends.
To register a team, sign up as a walker or make a donation, please visit www.namiwalks.org/midcarolina
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| Contact Us | Mental Health America of South Carolina
1823 Gadsden St.
Columbia, SC 29201
803-779-5363
866-929-6145
mha@mha-sc.org
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| Calendar of Events | |
February 14, 2013
Planning Committee Meeting for Helping the Hurting conference
MHASC office
12:00 pm
February 15, 2013
IC HOPE Training
Berkeley County Schools
April 20, 2013
NAMIWALKS
NAMI Mid-Carolina
April 24-25, 2013
2013 Palmetto Affordable Housing Forum
Columbia Convention Center
May 17, 2013
MHASC Annual Meeting
June 5-8, 2013
MHA National Conference
National Harbor, Maryland
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Helpful Links For Assisting Those Affected By Tragedy
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
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Mental Health America of South Carolina
accepts your credit card payments for
conference registration
and all other donations on its website
Click on DONATE to use the Paypal system.
Call the MHASC office at 803-779-5363 for further information.
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