UA, State Partner to Train First Responders on Mental Health Awareness
UA social work experts are partnering with state agencies to train first responders to identify, understand and respond to signs of substance use disorders and mental illnesses.
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UA Among 60 Finalists for Transformative Workforce Project
A proposal from UA to lead a regional innovation and workforce development project for an economically depressed region of the state has received initial seed money.
Conversations, Culture Sharing Are What Heritage Month is All About
Hispanic-Latino Association President Carina Villarreal said she celebrates her heritage daily in the way she lives.
Addressing the Opioid Crisis: What Does Alabama Need?
Alabamians face many structural barriers to treatment of opioid addiction, such as access and transportation to treatment facilities as well as hostile attitudes among the public and family members to addiction, according to research led by The University of Alabama.
UA Leading Effort to Increase Vaccinations in Rural Alabama
In a partnership with community organizations, The University of Alabama is spearheading a project to get 70% of eligible people in the state’s Black Belt vaccinated against COVID-19 over the next year.
Chatbots for Dementia Patients and Caregivers Need More Work
Systematic review of apps finds need for evidence-based chatbots that have undergone end user evaluation.
Fueled by Experience, Social Work Student Now Advocates for Others
Destiny McFall broke through all the depressing statistics that weigh on children brought up through the foster care system to graduate with a master’s degree in social work.
Perfectionism Reaps High Rewards, But Can Also Bring Much Pain
Though perfectionism has helped many high achievers and people with Type A personalities climb to the top of their class, work, sport, or other fields, it also has many downsides that have to be managed to remain healthy.
Social Work Professor Named Distinguished Research Professor
Fewer than 10 faculty members in the University’s history have been honored with the appointment.
Social Work Students Work to End Child Hunger
UA social work students are working on a new online database that connects Alabama families in crisis with food resources in their communities.