Tag: mental health
Mullen-Johnson: Coping with Mass Shootings – As a Mom and Therapist
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
The world is changing in ways that have some feeling hopeless about the future. In May we experienced intense emotional responses brought...
What’s being ignored when it comes to mental health, according to...
Nicole S. Daniel
The Birmingham Times
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, an observance intended to raise public awareness about issues related to the...
UAB Experts Give Six Tips for Mental Wellness
By Brianna Hoge
UAB News
According to a recent University of Alabama at Birmingham study, the pandemic increased the prevalence of people with depression or anxiety symptoms in America...
Mullen-Johnson: Why Mental Health Awareness Month Matters
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
Each year, during May -- Mental Health Awareness Month -- millions organize campaigns to raise awareness to reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
Miseducation,...
Mullen-Johnson: The Cost and Consequences of Anger
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
I am reading Will Smith’s book, “Will”, which is an indication of my interest in his life story and the fact that...
Wellness Worx Studio Opening Saturday To Provide Mental Health Services
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
A new Birmingham-area wellness studio will open to the public on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. at 3055 Lorna...
Mullen-Johnson: Black Women and Self-Empowerment
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
I was born into a generation of strong, educated Black women.
The women in my family value education, family, relationships, and spirituality. My...
UAB Professor Martez Files Provides Mental Health Kits to Students
By Brianna Hoge
UAB News
For nearly a decade, Martez Files, Ph.D., program coordinator at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), has served as an activist in...
Mullen-Johnson: Mental Health and Illness in the Black Community
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
During the month of February, we celebrate the life and legacy of African American trailblazers who used their voices to advocate for...
Mullen-Johnson: A Therapist’s Guide to a Healthy New Year
By Crystal Mullen-Johnson
Who would have thought we would be battling a new variant of COVID-19 in the New Year? While travel plans were scheduled...
