Mental Health
Called to kindness: ways to serve your community on and off campus
We’ve all heard it before; flashing a smile at someone or saying “hi” or even giving a simple compliment goes a long way to make someone’s day. An added bonus is the boost of serotonin! According to the Sisters of St. Mary Hospital and Health System, “Physiologically, kindness can positively change your brain. Being kind […]
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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now called the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The new number nationwide, 988, began July 16 and you can call or text the number. People who are at-risk of a crisis are now getting the support they need through a shorter digit line to dial just like the idea of […]
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May is mental health awareness month and it is important to know all it entails in order to help oneself and others. Coping with world events can be stressful and lead to anxiety. Anxiety can take on many forms and look all kinds of ways. Mental health counselor and Charleston Southern University’s Assistant Professor of […]
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