Have you ever left a conversation thinking, “Wait… am I actually the problem?” Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that can make someone question their own feelings, memories or perception of what happened (Cleveland Clinic, 2025). It can look like dismissing someone’s feelings, denying something that happened or making them feel like they are…
Suicide is preventable, and everyone has a role to play in prevention. One way we can help is by learning to recognize the warning signs and knowing how to connect a friend or classmate with campus resources when they need support. We can also support those who may be struggling by creating positive and welcoming…
On a campus with over 40,000 undergraduate students, parties are a great way to socialize with your peers, meet new people, and have fun. However, fatal injuries, drink spiking and other violence are common when people are under the influence of alcohol at parties (Mayo Clinic, 2023). 19% of alcohol-impaired drivers who were involved in fatal…
Nutrition plays an important role in supporting your brain and your overall energy levels. The foods you eat provide nutrients that help your brain function properly and keep your body energized throughout the day. What you put on your plate does not just affect how you feel physically, it also shapes how well you think,…
Being proactive about a stressful situation can increase your ability to cope with it, yet only 28% of individuals showing signs of mental health needs actively seek help. By encouraging people to take action on mental health concerns like depression or anxiety, we can help connect them with the support they need sooner. Whether through…
Building healthy self-care habits is an important step in maintaining both your mental and physical health. Creating and maintaining habits that make you feel good can reduce stress and free up mental load, allowing you to show up more fully in other areas of your life. Fostering strong lifestyle habits and coping mechanisms can help you manage daily stress along with…
Consent is an informed, enthusiastic, and conscious decision by an adult to engage in mutual sexual activity of any kind. Consent is always willing and positive with no manipulation through force or intimidation. It is something that is always able to be revoked at any time. Once consent is given once, it is not an…
This week, Healthy Minds is highlighting some mental health resources that The University of Alabama offers for students and staff. A few examples are the Counseling Center, the Camellia Center, and Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services. There is also a 24/7 crisis counselor available by phone at 205-348-5454. Defining Mental Health The World Health Organization…
You can find Project Health’s peer education branches tabling around campus throughout the week. They use these interactive engagement opportunities to connect with students, educate them on a variety of wellness topics, and promote healthy decision-making and student well-being. Come see us around campus!
