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BHDD Office of Mental Health is Offering Training for Both Physician and Non-physician Designated Examiner (DE’s) in 2025

Friday, Nov 1, 2024

This training is required by law for all DE’s. Attached is the schedule with dates and times of the trainings (PPTX). If you have questions, contact Mary Few at mary.few@omh.bhdd.sc.gov.

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  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026

    Mental Health Awareness Month: The Connection Between Mental Health and Substance Use

    BHDD encourages families to check in and start conversations ahead of summer

    Observed each May, Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding the connection between mental health and substance use, particularly for teens and young adults. The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) encourages families to use this time to check in and start open conversations before summer break.

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