UAB Medicine Office of Wellness

This week's Take 5 Tuesday is out! We interviewed Caroline Cohen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Clinical Dietitian in the Department of Family and Community Medicine,?and Megan Haynes, Operations Manager for UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine. In the interview they share how the Fitness, Lifestyle, and Optimal Wellness (FLOW) program at UAB is transforming wellness through a personalized, supportive approach. From managing chronic conditions to training for a 5k, FLOW tailors care to individual needs—making sustainable health changes possible for everyone. Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eT6CV_pb Learn more about us and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/e8GqdAiz

We are so proud of the work our APP Wellness Manager, Leah Pickett, is doing as the co-director of UAB's Esketamine Clinic. There she helps those battling treatment-resistant depression (TRD). “We’ve seen people regain their joy, their energy, their lives,” Leah says. “It’s incredibly rewarding to be part of that journey.” Learn more about Leah’s work and the innovative treatments at the UAB Esketamine Clinic. https://lnkd.in/eYfFwADR

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we spoke with Elliott Botelho, a Ph.D. candidate in the UAB Medical/Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program, about the evolving landscape of LGBTQ+ healthcare. They share insight on real challenges LGBTQ+ patients face and underscore how education, welcoming clinic environments, and community support can make a meaningful impact. "Take 5" and read the article here: https://lnkd.in/egB9vqd6 Learn more about us and SUBSCRIBE to Take 5 Tuesday here: https://lnkd.in/e8GqdAiz #LGBTQHealth #InclusiveHealthcare #HealthEquity #TransHealthcare #LGBTQWellness #AffirmingCare #Wellness #Take5Tuesday

Election season can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to take over your well-being. Megan Hays, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACVPR, shares five effective strategies for managing stress and anxiety during this time. Watch now for practical ways to stay balanced. https://lnkd.in/eBegXJfA #ElectionSeason #Anxiety #Stress #WellnessTips #Wellbeing

Did you "take 5" for your wellbeing yesterday? Our Take 5 Tuesday newsletter included an article by Valerie Minor, MS, Program Manager for the Office of Wellness, about making friends as an adult. In the article she discusses five common challenges that make it harder for adults to form deep connections—and provides insight on how to overcome them. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gwiAVvK9 What would you add to this list? Subscribe to our Take 5 Tuesday newsletter and learn more about our office here: https://lnkd.in/e8GqdAiz #AdultFriendships #Friendship #FriendshipChallenges #CultivatingConnection #MeaningfulConnections #DeepConnections #AuthenticRelationships #Vulnerability #Community #Belonging #Wellness #Take5Tuesday

At last month’s Power Hour, we?chatted about how to achieve role clarity and how it helps us define our path to success.?During this session, we discussed how to have conversations with your mentors and supervisors about how to achieve personal and professional alignment. ? To continue the conversation, this month we will discuss how to?adapt to when our plans change unexpectedly, and?how to talk to our mentors about it. We will explore concepts in psychological flexibility versus avoidance and how they pertain to our experience as trainees. We will discuss how to use our newly developed skills to identify expected outcomes for particular situations, and preemptively consider alternative approaches if our first strategy doesn’t go as planned. We have to do this in our grant applications, so let’s use our back-up planning skills in our personal and professional lives too! We will also discuss factors that enable us to talk to our mentors and colleagues to ensure we feel connected with people who can help us through our challenges. ? Join us as we create space for you to de-stress in a safe environment, talk to other trainees about your experiences, and learn skills that you can take back into your personal and academic life to take control of your situation. ? De-Stress Power Hour led by Student Clinicians, in collaboration with the UAB?Master of Arts?in Counseling program and the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness. ? Trainees from all programs and departments are welcome – no faculty, staff, or administrators allowed. This is a safe space for you to connect with other trainees, spend an hour to invest in your wellness, and skill build around the monthly topic.? For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Dr. Laurence Boitet, PhD ([email protected]).

Discover a path to better well-being with UAB Spiritual Health’s unique approach. Rev. Vic Dippenaar shows how chaplains do more than comfort—they build resilience, enrich connections, and help navigate stress. Explore how this holistic support system elevates wellness to a higher plane. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMXrUnnk Learn more about us here: https://lnkd.in/e8GqdAiz

Supporting the well-being of our faculty, staff, and learners is at the heart of what we do. In his latest Dean's Message, Dr. Anupam Agarwal highlights the ongoing initiatives to foster a culture where faculty, staff, and learners can thrive. Read more about how investing in well-being drives success for everyone involved. https://lnkd.in/eTSnQ2Mg

?? We're incredibly proud that Dr. Megan Hays, Ph.D., ABPP, FAACVPR, our Director of Education, has been welcomed into UAB Medicine's Leadership Development Office's 9th cohort of the Institute for Leadership! ?? This prestigious 6-month program brings together 22 exceptional leaders to strengthen their personal, leadership, and management skills while learning from executive-level leaders across UAB Medicine. As Dr. Jean Ann Larson, Chief Leadership Development Officer, shared, "These leaders bring diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to leading UAB Medicine through unprecedented change and opportunity." Join us in celebrating Dr. Hays and her dedication to elevating leadership at UAB! Read the full article, written by Katherine Gaither, here: https://lnkd.in/ePFdFcGh #LeadershipDevelopment #HealthcareLeadership #LeadershipExcellence #UABMedicine #Wellness

In her review of Frontline Healthcare Leadership - Chapter 3, Leah Pickett, DNP, reflects on her personal experience navigating the opioid crisis and the challenges it posed to optimal healthcare work. She urges leaders to "look the monster in the face," emphasizing that true progress in healthcare requires prioritizing humanity over efficiency. https://lnkd.in/egh9JNDV These chapters are being released through this newsletter quarterly, and you can find chapters 1-3 here: https://lnkd.in/e7YYcnQD