The steady decline in mental health services across the United States and the mass closing of mental health institutions that provide vital psychological car, for mentally ill patients has led to the criminalization...

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...

Each semester at The University of Alabama, junior Erin Routliffe’s days are planned out for her.In the midst of spring athletics last year, Routliffe, a member of the women’s tennis team, woke up...

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...

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’...

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...

Something about my personality always felt and seemed slightly more extreme than the personalities of my siblings, peers and teachers. When I was upset, I would let you know it. When I loved you, I would...