The Out of the Darkness Birmingham Walk benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Our community has always been the heart of the Out of the Darkness Walks. The global pandemic has impacted the emotional and economic well-being of…
This OctoberRaisingOurVoices:StoriesofCancerToldthroughMovement,Music&Voice(ROV)will return!We will hear from Suzanne Costello, co-artistic director of SPDT and ROV cast members about the experience of creating the project!
U.S. prison arts programs date back to the late 19th century. Researchindicates such programs can positively affect social-emotional, educational, vocational, disciplinary, community, and policy outcomes. In thisVirtualMentalHealthMonday,Kyes Stephens of APAEP and Jeanie Thompson of AWF, along with former students, will…
Discussing feelings of on-the-job stress and anxiety is integral to facilitating a positive work-life culture. Since May is Mental Health Month, we tapped two experts from Children’s of Alabama to share why prioritizing your mental health is necessary for a…
Big lifestyle changes of any kind—much less, those brought on by a pandemic—can take a toll on your mental health. Things are tough right now, and if you’re struggling, know you don’t have to go through it alone. Here are…
No Shave November in Birmingham means a lot of guys are putting down the razors to get people talking about some major challenges to men’s health. Enter our sweeps today by posting a picture of your beard or ‘stache on…
The Birmingham VA Medical Center currently serves over 65,000 veterans each year. In order to provide service for these veterans, the Birmingham VA is planning to open a new clinic on Crestwood Boulevard in Fall 2021.
In the aftermath of John B. McLemore’s death, Cheryl Dodson and friends work to raise suicide awareness. The popular S-Town podcast documents John’s story, a troubled man from Woodstock, Alabama who committed suicide in 2015. Today, Cheryl walks for John…
Through organizations such as Startup Grind Birmingham, entrepreneurs are given the chance to network, learn, and see what it takes to be successful. Bham Now presents Shegun Otulana, CEO of TheraNest, as last months Startup Grind Bham’s guest.
Forget about the holidays, at times we all get stressed, worn out, depressed, anxious, under the weather or whatever you want to call the things that are affecting your mental health. Even celebrities deal with it. We’re all human, so don’t beat…