The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on people’s mental health. Some groups, including health and other frontline workers, students, people living alone, and those with pre-existing mental health conditions, have been particularly affected. And services for mental, neurological and substance use disorders have been significantly disrupted.

Yet there is cause for optimism. During the World Health Assembly in May 2021, governments from around the world recognized the need to scale up quality mental health services at all levels. And some countries have found new ways of providing mental health care to their populations.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the SC Department of Mental Health's Mobile Crisis Team, statewide, toll-free, 24/7 at 833-364-2274 or by email at mobilecrisis@scdmh.org.

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