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Student Counseling Services and Residence Life co-host suicide prevention training in Blazer Hall RLC
Suicide prevention seems like a daunting, serious task. However, preventing suicides is something anyone--who is trained--can do.
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Student Counseling Services helps to build resilience with fall student groups
Student Counseling Services will offer three student groups this fall. Attendees can learn everything from meditation practices, how to build personal resilience and tools to regulating overwhelming emotions. -
Student Counseling Services hosts suicide prevention seminars
Suicide prevention may seem like an intimidating task--however, preventing suicide is something anyone can be trained to do!
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Student Counseling Services releases Fall 2018 Groups to help students keep their cool through the stresses of school
From coping skills to safe spaces, Fall 2018 Groups from Student Counseling Services are helping students overcome obstacles that arise during their college years. These workshops have multiple days for students to attend.
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Student Counseling Services to host events to lower stress before finals
Student Counseling Services will host a series of events to promote a stress-free student experience, and encourage positive growth in preparations for finals on December 5-7 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. each day in the Blazer Hall RLC. -
Student Counseling Services to host Stress Less Week events
Student Counseling Services will host a series of events to promote awareness about stress, anxiety and depression in preparation for finals.
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Student Counseling Services to host two-part forum on mental health, activism and how to move forward
Counselor Herbert Wilkerson’s podcast, “Let’s Talk About it with SCS and Friends” will be the platform for a major panel discussion on race, activism and mental health on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Student Counseling to offer Alcohol Awareness Screenings April 6
Student Counseling Services will offer offer Alcohol Awareness screenings at locations around UAB's campus on Thursday, April 6 from 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. -
Suicide Prevention & Awareness Task Force transforming UAB’s mental health resources
The UAB Suicide Prevention and Awareness Leadership and Implementation Team was created to respond to the serious evidence of need on UAB’s campus. -
Suicide Prevention Awareness Week kicks off Sept. 17
Student Counseling Services will host a week dedicated to promoting suicide prevention awareness Sept. 17 – 20, at various locations across campus.
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Support survivors of sexual assault on April 6 at Take Back the Night
On Wednesday, April 6, Wellness Promotion will host "Take Back the Night," an international event meant to raise awareness and provide support to survivors of sexual violence.
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UAB provides incentives to encourage students to receive COVID-19 vaccinations
All UAB students who have completed their COVID-19 vaccination and uploaded their information into the UAB Student Patient Portal will get $20 in Blazer Bucks. Students will also receive a "Vaxxed and Back" T-shirt upon becoming fully vaccinated at the weekly pop-up clinics.
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UAB Student Counseling shed light on Suicide Prevention Awareness
Student Counseling Services hosted Suicide Prevention Awareness Week to initiate discussions about suicide among faculty and students.
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UAB student leaders want you to keep SHOWing your Blazer spirit
This semester we're SHOWing our Blazer spirit, learn how by reading this message from the presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Government.
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UAB to host Inaugural Suicide Prevention Conference May 17-18
Graduate Resilience Outreach and Wellness (GROW), in partnership with UAB Student Affairs, is proud to invite you to the Inaugural Suicide Prevention Conference!
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UAB’s Active Minds: Changing the conversation about mental health
In order to raise awareness for mental health and attempt to counteract harsh realities, Active Minds, a mental health organization on campus, strives to eliminate stigma and change the conversation of mental health. -
Wellness Promotion advocates for sexual assault prevention at Take Back the Night
On Wednesday, April 6, Wellness Promotion hosted "Take Back the Night."
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Wellness Promotion to host its annual Sober Spring Break
The Collegiate Recovery Community is hosting Sober Spring Break March 13-18. Each day will feature an event, from kayaking at Campus Recreation to dinner and a movie.