THE BAMA BALANCE
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ABOUT THE BAMA BALANCE
The Bama Balance serves as a vital resource that promotes awareness and deepens understanding while offering practical strategies to effectively tackle mental health issues. Initially focused on college men’s mental health and overall wellbeing, The Bama Balance now examines the broader issues of college student mental health at UA. This engaging podcast 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.
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The Bama Balance S02.E03: The Mental Health of College Men
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3402/the-bama-balance-s02-e03-the-mental-health-of-college-men….
The Bama Balance S02.E02: Defining Your True North: A Guided Journey
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3394/the-bama-balance-s02-e02-defining-your-true-north-a-guided…
The Bama Balance S02.E01: Welcome To UA!
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The Bama Balance S01.E16: Transitions
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The Bama Balance S01.E15: Managing the Stresses of Exam Week
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3355/the-bama-balance-s01-e15-managing-the-stresses-of-exam-wee…
The Bama Balance S01.E14: The Counseling Experience
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3326/the-bama-balance-s01-e14-the-counseling-experience.mp3…
The Bama Balance S01.E13: The Language of Grief
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3314/the-bama-balance-s01-e13-the-language-of-grief.mp3…
The Bama Balance S01.E12: Finding Your True North
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3296/the-bama-balance-s01-e12-finding-your-true-north.mp3…
The Bama Balance S01.E11: The Hustle Culture at UA
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3284/the-bama-balance-s01-e11-the-hustle-culture-at-ua.mp3…
The Bama Balance S01.E10: Nutrition and College Men’s Mental Health
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3270/the-bama-balance-s01-e10-nutrition-and-college-mens-mental…
The Bama Balance S01.E09: College Men and Body Image
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3249/the-bama-balance-s01-e09-college-men-and-body-image.mp3…
The Bama Balance S01.E08: College Men’s Perspectives on Seeking Help
https://voices.ua.edu/podcast-player/3067/the-bama-balance-s01-e08-college-mens-perspectives-on-seek…














