Alabama Department of Mental Health

The holidays are often presented as a time of merriment and cheer, bringing joy and laughter to everyone. It is, after all, the “most wonderful time of the year.” But for many people in Alabama, this isn’t the reality they are faced with during the holiday season.

It’s been about a month since Daylight Saving Time, but some Alabamians might still be having trouble with the transition.

National Recovery Month occurs each year during September. As the month ends, Alabama officials are offering information for people recovering from substance use disorders or mental health conditions.

Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill into law that could strengthen the role of Alabama’s clinical social workers.

Staffing shortages in Alabama’s mental health field are raising concerns. Health professionals in the state say the crisis has reduced access to mental health care and provider capacity. The Alabama Department of Mental Health is working to tackle this rising issue.

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