The Bama Balance

The Bama Balance
Podcast Description
The Bama Balance provides awareness, knowledge, and useful ways to address issues related to college men's mental health and wellbeing. Co-hosted by Ruperto M. Perez, PH.D., ABPP, Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellbeing at The University of Alabama, with students Nicholas Smith and Johnny Foster.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes related to college men's mental health, including perspectives on seeking help, anxiety management, and the meaning of mental health. Specific episodes like 'Valentine's Day For Everyone' explore friendship within mental health contexts, while 'The Anxieties that College Men Face' addresses common stressors affecting this demographic, offering insights and coping strategies.

The Bama Balance serves as a vital resource that promotes awareness and deepens understanding while offering practical strategies to effectively tackle issues surrounding college men’s mental health and overall wellbeing. This engaging initiative is co-hosted by Ruperto M. Perez, PH.D., ABPP, who is the Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellbeing at The University of Alabama, alongside dedicated students Brooks Barbaree and Edward Fountain, creating an inclusive space for discussion and support.
Dr. Greg Vander Wal, Executive Director of the Counseling Center and Executive Director of Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services joins us to talk about his perspectives on college men’s mental health and campus resources that are available.

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