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NAMI-UA hosts 7th annual Mental Health Monologues

Mackenzie McClintock March 28, 2016

The Ferguson Student Center Theatre was filled close to capacity as NAMI-UA, the University's chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, hosted its 7th annual Mental Health Monologues event on...

Suicide Awareness Walk to promote mental health resources

Kourtney Jakubowski March 25, 2016

WHAT: Suicide Awareness WalkWHO: The public of Tuscaloosa, UA students are encouraged to participateWHEN: Sunday, April 3, 1 – 2:30 p.m.WHERE: The walk will go from the Counseling Center to the Walk...

Text hotline offers alternative forms of help

Text hotline offers alternative forms of help

Mackenzie McClintock March 24, 2016

Stress, relationship issues, anxiety, school problems – for college students, the list of struggles is endless. Even worse, busy schedules may not allow students adequate time to find help when they...

SGA hosts mental health panel

SGA hosts mental health panel

Kourntey Jakubowski February 15, 2016

On Feb. 10, the UA SGA hosted an event in the Ferguson Theater for Mental Health Awareness Week. SGA partners with The University of Alabama at Birmingham and The University of Alabama at Huntsville to...

The opportunity cost of studying abroad

The opportunity cost of studying abroad

Lauren Lane February 15, 2016

Kaitlyn Nott left her home in South Korea to have a college experience that would be different from her friends back home. She was finished with her years in the Korean school system, being ranked against...

The evolution of Bryce

The evolution of Bryce

Emilee Benos February 15, 2016

The iconic white dome of Bryce is almost as recognizable to some as the top of Denny Chimes, even 
in 2016.The domes belonged to Alabama Insane Hospital, the first of its kind to be completed in the...

Treat me discreetly: Students seek varied treatments for mental health

Treat me discreetly: Students seek varied treatments for mental health

Alyx Chandler February 8, 2016

“Depriving yourself is like how a diabetic would feel if they didn’t take their insulin.”Virginia Skipper said that it wasn’t until her physician made that comparison that she finally understood...

Linking mental health resources to students

Caroline Vincent February 8, 2016

Studies are finding that more and more college students are struggling with mental illnesses during their time at school. According to a survey conducted by The Association for University and College Counseling...

Q&A with Lee Keyes of the Counseling Center

Q&A with Lee Keyes of the Counseling Center

Sam West February 8, 2016

Lee Keyes is the executive director of the Counseling Center and a licensed psychologist.Q: What do you think are some of the most common stressors that students who are not mentally ill face?A: Academic...

Music as therapy not limited by genre

Music as therapy not limited by genre

Rita McWilliams February 8, 2016

Some Tuscaloosa music lovers recall how the fast paced, aggressive melodies of punk rock helped them cope 
with stress.According to Andrea Cevasco-Trotter, director of music therapy at The University...

Veterans reach out for PTSD treatment

Veterans reach out for PTSD treatment

Chandler Padgett February 8, 2016

Shell shock, combat neurosis, post traumatic stress disorder – whatever you call it, the psychological effects of war are real, yet often misunderstood and stigmatized. Although awareness for veterans’...

The scars remind me: Living with long-term mental illness

The scars remind me: Living with long-term mental illness

Matthew Wilson February 8, 2016

Editor's note: This story contains frank and honest discussions of mental health issues and UA students. The contents may be disturbing to some readers. The intent of these stories is to raise awareness...