During holiday gift shopping, it’s often a struggle to find the “perfect” present for older friends or loved ones who say they already have everything they want or need. But experts agree there’s one gift that’s sure to please friends and loved ones of advanced age: spending time with them.

Making connections with friends and family, managing expectations, setting emotional goals, and finding out what means the most to you and your loved ones are good ways to find more holiday joy. Learn more about maximizing your joy this season.

The holidays may not be “the most wonderful time of the year” for people struggling with a loss. Learn about the stages and types of grief, and get some tips on coping and for supporting someone else through the season.

Director of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Clinic at UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics, Dr. Sarah O’Kelley, answers questions about ASD and resources for supporting loved ones with the diagnosis.

UAB Psychiatry offers diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment for a wide variety of emotional and mental disorders. UAB’s state-of-the-art technology and innovative therapies ensure that patients and their families receive the most comprehensive and compassionate psychiatric care available. Intensive individual and group therapy allows UAB physicians to provide optimal care for patients of all ages with various […]

Men are taught to be problem-solvers, to seek out and overcome challenges — the ones they can see, at least. They are less likely to devote time and resources to their own mental health challenges.

When the days become shorter and the weather gets colder, many people experience sadness, fatigue, and a lack of interest in daily life. Those feelings could be nothing more than “holiday blues” or exhaustion.