Behavioral Health
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Press Release: IMPH Releases Guide for Local Policymakers in Use of Opioid Settlement Funds
S.C. will receive more than $360 million over the next 18 years Left to right: Hunter Sox, IMPH; Jared Libet, Office of the South Carolina Attorney General; Senator Katrina Frye…
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Press Release: IMPH and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) have jointly released the Behavioral Health 2021 Progress Report + One-pager in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition jointly release this update to a 2015 report. COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 24, 2021) —…
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Policy Brief: Increasing Access to Behavioral Health Providers + One-pager
Data demonstrates that many communities across South Carolina cannot meet the behavioral health needs of their residents. According to Mental Health America’s 2021 report, “The State of Mental Health in…
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Addressing the Opioid Epidemic and Spread of Infectious Disease Through the Provision of Syringe Services Programs
IMPH has released a new policy brief, Addressing the Opioid Epidemic and Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease Through the Provision of Syringe Services Programs. This brief examines the related opioid, human…
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Update: Approaches to South Carolina School Mental Health Services Video Series
In October 2018, IMPH hosted a one-day Legislative Summit that convened Health Policy Fellows alumni, key stakeholders and IMPH board members to provide an in-depth look at a timely public…
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The State of Mental Health in America 2020
Mental Health America (MHA) released its 2020 State of Mental Health in America state rankings that factor in the prevalence of mental illness and rates of access to care. South…
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Discussing Barriers to Closing the Behavioral Health Integration Gap
It is important to engage in these national discussions about the barriers that exist for closing the integration gap in behavioral health. Read more
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Coaxing Veterans Into Treatment to Prevent Suicides
Only half of the veterans who need mental health assistance are obtaining it. The VA system in South Carolina is working to accommodate veterans with mental health issues. Read more
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More employers are addressing mental health
“A new survey finds more employers are improving access to mental health care, including offering on-site counseling and online programs to address anxiety, depression, sleep and pain.” Read more