[dropcap]I[/dropcap]ntentional self-injurious behaviors by young people naturally create panic and dismay among parents and professionals wanting to help stop these behaviors and find solutions. As a clinical therapist in a residential treatment facility working almost exclusively with adolescents for the past eight years, I have noticed an alarming rise in the number of youth who…
[dropcap]N[/dropcap]early everyone has been affected by suicide, and while it is a tragedy that certainly needs to be addressed, Greg Adams, licensed clinical social worker and program coordinator for the Center for Good Mourning and Bereavement at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, wants to be certain the topic is addressed properly. “Certainly and unfortunately the rate of…
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]uicide prevention became a topic of discussion when Gov. Asa Hutchinson formed the Arkansas Suicide Prevention Council. Since then, local media have addressed the topic and a number of rallies have been held, and our company has chosen to address the topic as well. While suicide is difficult to discuss, it’s a subject that must…
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ental illness affects 1 in 5 Americans, a fact that may surprise you. You may hear that a friend, neighbor or family member is ill, but it likely will be discussed in hushed tones as if this kind of illness could have been avoided or perhaps indicates a serious aberration in a person’s constitutional or…
You’ll need a drink for the long weekend. Watch as Georgia Pellegrini and P. Allen Smith make this spicy bacon-y cocktail. Head to P. Allen Smith’s website for the recipe, as well as more about cocktails, food and gardening. Image and video courtesy of pallensmith.com
I scream, you scream … you know the drill. Join the residents of Hillcrest at an ice cream social Thursday, July 6. You’ll hear a brass band and enjoy free ice cream and popcorn, according to the Facebook event. Lemonade and cookies will also be available. The fun begins at 6 p.m. at 2811 Kavanaugh…
We had so much fun photographing Kay Koonce and Marvin Itzkowitz’s warm and inviting Hot Springs home for our July issue. We had more photos than we were able to use in the magazine. To celebrate this great couple and their beautiful new home, we wanted to share more with our readers. We also want…
Rock Town Distillery puts Little Rock on the vodka map with its top-of-the-line offerings. Read on to learn three cocktails to try with their crystal-clear spirit. Rock Town does tours seven days a week at 1216 E. 6th Street. For more cocktail recipes check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rocktowndistillery. THE EARLY BIRD Ingredients 1…
Rock Town Distillery puts Little Rock on the vodka map with its top-of-the-line offerings. [dropcap]S[/dropcap]even years ago when Phil Brandon started distilling vodka at his downtown Little Rock warehouse, he knew he wanted to make his vodka special. Not only has Rock Town Vodka become his number one seller, but it has evolved and the…
Summertime for my family is about spending time together and making memories to last a lifetime. This summer, the staff at AY Magazine encourages you to do the same. Our July issue is chock-full of “unexpected” things to go see, where to eat and fun getaways for all ages. Enjoy a steam in a cave…
