The annual "Pain in the Nation" report shows a turning point in the number of suicides, as well as drug and alcohol deaths. South Carolina's numbers buck the trend.
Victoria Hansen is a Reporter/Producer at South Carolina Public Radio. She covers a diverse range of topics including crime and justice, education, and social issues, with a particular focus on mental health and racial issues. Victoria's work has been featured in NPR, WBUR, WUNC (91.5 FM), KGOU Public Radio, WAMU 88.5, WUWF Public Media, WHRO Public Media, Wmra Wemc Public Radio 90.7 and 91.7, and WJCT Public Media, as well as Iowa Public Radio.
