Upward Behavioral Health

04/23/2026

💛 National Infertility Awareness Week

Infertility can affect far more than family-building plans—it often impacts emotional well-being, relationships, identity, and hope.

The stress of infertility is real. Many individuals and couples experience anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, trauma-related stress, and relationship strain while navigating this journey.

As part of National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re sharing a webinar by Dr. Keyes originally presented for Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis:

🎥 Infertility & Mental Health: Unmasking the Emotional Roller Coaster

In this presentation, Dr. Keyes discusses the often-unspoken emotional toll of infertility and how evidence-based mental health support can help individuals and couples cope more effectively through seasons of uncertainty.

🔗 Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIuR1IbB-Pg&t=1568s

If infertility or family-building stress is affecting your mental health or relationship, we offer a free 15-minute consultation.
📞 205-983-4063
🌐 https://upwardbehavioralhealth.com/

04/22/2026

🌟UpWORDS Wednesday 🌟

Thanks for this week’s inspo!

Find joy in the journey—not just the destination.

Healing doesn’t always look like progress. Some days feel bright and open, others feel quiet and heavy. Both are part of the same landscape. In therapy, we learn how to sit with each version of ourselves—with curiosity instead of judgment.

Growth isn’t about rushing to the “sunny” moments. It’s about learning how to navigate the entire terrain with compassion, patience, and support.

You don’t have to rush your process. You’re allowed to move at your own pace.

🌿 Every step still counts.

04/21/2026

🧠 What are our team members UP to today?

Dr. Keyes and Dr. Worley are attending the Brain, Behavior, & Mind 2026 Spring Conference, hosted by the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress within the Department of Psychiatry at Uniformed Services University.

This interdisciplinary conference brings together experts in neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and public health to discuss the latest developments in trauma, resilience, brain health, behavior, and mental wellness.

At Upward, we believe staying connected to emerging science is part of providing the highest quality care. Ongoing professional development helps us continue delivering thoughtful, evidence-based treatment to the individuals and couples we serve.

We’re looking forward to a day of learning—and bringing new knowledge back to our clients.

Interested in working with clinicians committed to evidence-based care and lifelong learning?
We offer a free 15-minute consultation.
📞 205-983-4063
🌐 https://upwardbehavioralhealth.com/

04/20/2026

💛 National Infertility Awareness Week 💛

This week shines a light on a reality many individuals and couples carry quietly: infertility can affect far more than family-building plans—it can profoundly impact mental health and relationships.

Behind the appointments, waiting, uncertainty, and difficult decisions, there is often grief, anxiety, depression, insomnia, trauma-related stress, and strain within even the strongest relationships.

At Upward Behavioral Health, we recognize these challenges and offer evidence-based therapies to address the mental health impact of infertility and fertility treatment.

You do not have to navigate this season alone. Effective, compassionate care is available.

We see you this week and always.

If infertility or family-building stress is affecting your mental health or relationship, we offer a free 15-minute consultation.
📞 205-983-4063
🌐 https://upwardbehavioralhealth.com/

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04/20/2026

✨Mental Health Monday ✨

This week is Sleep Apnea Awareness Week!

Sleep apnea doesn’t always come alone—and neither should your care.

During Sleep Apnea Awareness Week, we’re looking beyond snoring and fatigue to the bigger picture: sleep apnea is often intertwined with insomnia, anxiety, depression, and other health conditions. When sleep is disrupted night after night, the impact goes far beyond feeling tired—it affects your mind, your body, and your quality of life.

At Upward, we believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms. Because better sleep isn’t just about breathing easier…it’s about living better.

If something about your sleep feels “off,” trust that instinct. Awareness is the first step toward meaningful change.

To learn more, read our recent blog: https://upwardbehavioralhealth.com/sleep-apnea-awareness-week-2026-when-sleep-apnea-doesnt-come-alone

04/17/2026

We expect religious leaders to sit with the dying, counsel the divorcing, and carry the weight of entire communities. Then we’re surprised they’re struggling.

Only 13% of clergy ever seek formal mental health support. The barriers are real — stigma, theology, finances, isolation. But so is the cost of doing nothing.

Read more here: https://upwardbehavioralhealth.com/tending-the-shepherd-why-clergy-must-embrace-evidence-based-psychotherapy

04/15/2026

✨UpWORDS Wednesday✨

Thanks for this week’s inspo!

Some struggles feel deeper for some and shallower for others—but that doesn’t make anyone’s experience any less real. 💛

Therapy is a space to explore your own ‘mud,’ at your own pace, without judgment. Every journey is unique, and healing isn’t a competition. You’re not alone, and your feelings matter. 🌱

04/14/2026

💙 Upward in Motion

This past weekend, Dr. Keyes and Dr. Norton participated in the 911der Women Virtual 5K as part of the UAB Medicine Office of Wellness team.

This event brings together individuals across the country to run, walk, or move in support of the 911 community, emphasizing wellness, resilience, and taking care of those who spend their careers caring for others.

At Upward, we deeply value this message.

Mental health care isn’t just something we provide—it’s something we believe in practicing, promoting, and supporting in our communities. Taking time to move our bodies, connect with others, and prioritize wellness is part of sustaining the work we do every day.

We’re proud to be part of a broader effort that supports the well-being of those on the front lines.

04/13/2026

✨Mental Health Monday✨

Accurate assessment of PTSD is essential for effective clinical care, yet many clinicians receive limited guidance on how to conduct a sensitive and diagnostically precise PTSD assessment with adults.

Dr. Megan Keyes will be giving the upcoming PARtalks webinar, From Trauma Exposure to Diagnosis: Clinical Guidelines for the Assessment of PTSD in Adults. She will present practical clinical guidelines for assessing PTSD, using a focused clinical interview framework aligned with the DSM-5-TR.

This free, CE-eligible live webinar will cover strategies for sensitively inquiring about trauma exposure, identifying PTSD symptoms across DSM-5-TR symptom clusters, and communicating a PTSD diagnosis in a way that supports understanding, hope, and engagement in evidence-based treatment.

To register or learn more, visit the. website: https://partalks.parinc.com/live/141/page/1138

04/08/2026

⭐UpWORDS Wednesday ⭐

Thanks to for this week's inspo!

Growth in therapy isn’t about how fast you get there—it’s about how gently you treat yourself along the way. 🌿

There’s no “right” timeline for healing. No gold star for pushing through before you’re ready. Just small, meaningful steps that build trust with yourself over time.

Today, let it be enough to go slow.
To pause.
To check in.

You don’t have to rush your healing to prove it’s real. 💛

04/07/2026

💙 Wear Teal Day | Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Today, our team at Upward Behavioral Health is wearing teal in support of survivors.

Teal Day is a reminder that sexual violence is more common than many realize—and that support, awareness, and access to effective care matter.

At Upward, this work is deeply aligned with what we do every day.
We are committed to providing trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment that supports recovery and helps individuals move forward after trauma.

Wearing teal is one small way to show support.

Continuing to build awareness, reduce stigma, and expand access to care is the work that follows.

04/07/2026