HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Commissioner Kimberly Boswell, Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Jeremy Blair, Executive Director of WellStone will offer an exclusive look at the Alabama Crisis System of Care in action, with a presentation and a look at
Read moreNational Prevention Week 2021
Montgomery, Ala. – National Prevention Week is celebrated May 9-15, 2021, to increase public awareness and engagements surrounding mental health and/or substance use disorders. The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), Office of Prevention is proud to partner with the
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A 28-year-old male who has been at Taylor Hardin Secure Medical Facility for 1 and a half years and is working toward an imminent discharge. He writes: “I have gained keen insight into the importance of a work/life balance since
Read moreThe Healing Quality of Art: The 16th Annual Capitol Showcase
Montgomery, Ala. – Since 2005, the Alabama Department of Mental Health has hosted the Capitol Showcase, an art show contributed to, by individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders or co-occurring disorders. They graciously offer their works of
Read moreCHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK
Montgomery, Ala. – Each year in May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) recognizes Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 2nd – 8th) as an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of children’s mental health. This year’s theme
Read moreFor Love of Little Webfeet & Hands
I’ve lived a life with intense emotionality and disordered thought content since my earliest memory. My skill at devising a coping strategy is gaining even still and shows only acceleration. Apart from a vaguely remembered year in high school, I
Read moreMENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Tools to Thrive
Montgomery, Ala. – Each May, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) promotes Mental Health Month along with other national organizations to raise awareness about mental health and to reduce stigma. This year Mental Health Month’s theme is “Tools 2
Read moreRed Bird
Thank you for allowing me to present my artwork. I am a Peer Support Specialist at East Alabama Mental Health Center. I was caught by the opportunity to give the consumers a workshop for the first International Zoom workshop. Not
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Art helps me cope with my problems and when I feel I am being mistreated. It is a coping skill. I have twelve art pieces copyrighted. Art helps me feel what is mine. I did art in a book for
Read moreSeagull Over Mobile Bay
I have been coming to SOMI Club for many years. I am committed to helping share the daily tasks at SOMI Club, and I do a variety of volunteer work. Some of the members have said they like my caring
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