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Mental health affects every family. Every school. Every workplace. Every church. Every neighborhood. And yet… so many people still suffer in silence.
What if we changed that?
What if talking about anxiety, depression, suicide prevention, and brain health felt as normal as talking about blood pressure or diabetes?
At The Jonathan Foundation, we believe Brighter Days Ahead starts with honest conversations, community partnerships, and practical solutions that make support accessible right here in the Pee Dee.
Your voice matters. Your support matters. Your willingness to engage matters.

3rd Annual Brighter Days Conference
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Join us on May 21, 2026, for the 3rd Annual Brighter Days Conference, a powerful day of insight, connection, and hope as we explore today’s most pressing mental health challenges—and solutions—across education, healthcare, law enforcement and first responders, churches, parents and families, and military and veterans. This year’s conference features a compelling keynote from Dr. Baron Short on the science and impact of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), along with an exclusive, invitation only, VIP session led by Dr. Daniel Amen on the Whole4Faith Initiative. Come be part of a movement that’s shaping healthier minds, stronger communities, and brighter days ahead.

Breakout Session I Details
Breakout Session II Details
Agenda and Sponsorship Information

Location
Florence Center
3300 W. Radio Drive
Florence, SC 29501

Map

Contact Information
Beejay Parnell
Phone: 843-777-5347
beejay.parnell@mcleodhealth.org

Breakout Session 1
Choose ONE Session from this list.
Breakout Session I: Healthcare/Counseling - Leatherman Behavioral Care Pavilion First Year
Breakout Session I: Education - Suicide Prevention in Education and E-Impacts Screening
Breakout Session I: Churches/Parents & Families - LivingWorks Faith
Breakout Session I: Law Enforcement/First Responders - Developing Horry County’s Crisis Team: Lessons Learned
Breakout Session I: Military/Veterans - A Coordinated Statewide Approach to Veteran Suicide Prevention *****THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE REPEATED IN BREAKOUT SESSION II

Breakout Session 2
Choose ONE session from this list.
Breakout Session II: Healthcare/Counseling – Rewire and Revitalize: Cutting Edge Technologies to Optimize Neuroplasticity
Breakout Session II: Education - Reducing Youth Anger and Negative Outlooks Through In-School Mentorship
Breakout Session II: Churches/Parents & Families - Breaking the Stigma of Suicide
Breakout Session II: Law Enforcement First Responder – A Community-Based Approach to Firearm Safety for Families in South Carolina
Breakout Session II: Military/Veterans A Coordinated Statewide Approach to Veteran Suicide Prevention *****THIS IS THE SAME PRESENTATION AS BREAKOUT SESSION I
Fee(s)
Early Bird Cut off Date April 3rd after 5:00pm
Registration Fee $50.