mental health awareness

Alabamians are being offered support and resources for mental health as winter moves in and days grow shorter, and the temperatures drop. Seasonal affective disorder symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away during the spring and summer.

The end to daylight saving time (DST) for the 2024 year is upon us. Clocks in most parts of the U.S. did the annual "fall back" routine by one hour in the early morning of Sunday, Nov. 3. Health experts say the fall change should be easier to adjust to, but some might experience some trouble.

October is Emotional Wellness Month. This is a great time to take stock of the stress in our lives, to figure out how that stress is affecting us, and to seek ways to not only lower our stress level, but to more effectively manage it.

Last week on StoryCorps, we met Ray Nicholson and Alvin Lovett as they discussed a teacher who impacted their lives. This week, we hear how the Vietnam war impacted the people in their community.

Today at StoryCorps, Kelly Finley interviews her friend Dale Pfeiffer about Driftwood housing, a non-profit he co-founded to combat chronic homelessness in Mobile. Dale’s story shows that there is always light at the end of the tunnel. Note to listeners, suicidal thoughts are mentioned in this piece.

In last week’s segment of StoryCorps, siblings Jim and Bridget Mulroy discussed their childhood and the dynamic of growing up with multiple brothers and sisters. And in today’s episode, Jim talks about his substance abuse issues and how they’ve impacted his relationships.

The tradition of so-called springing forward and falling back may be taking a toll on some Alabamians. Research shows Daylight Saving Time has varied effects on people. Where there’s more daily sunlight during the spring, it can boost moods and energy, but health experts say the fall time change can leave some feeling more isolated.

Women in Alabama and around the world are reporting work burnout and distress over their psychological wellbeing. A new survey also shows fewer women feel comfortable discussing or disclosing their mental health at their workplace.

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.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Students at Auburn University are trying to connect with friends and strangers to talk about mental health.The Opelika-Auburn news…