Here.Is.Better. at the Bear Tooth July 24

Posted on: 07.12.2023

Alaska Behavioral Health and the Bear Tooth Theatre Pub are pleased to present the Alaska premier of Here.Is.Better. - a documentary that follows four US military veterans as they go through treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Monday, July 24 Doors open at 5:00 pm, show at 5:30 pm Panel Discussion to Follow Tickets now on

June is PTSD & Trauma Awareness Month

Posted on: 06.19.2023

What do we mean by "trauma"? SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) describes individual trauma as an event or circumstance resulting in physical harm, emotional harm, and/or life-threatening harm. The event or circumstance can have lasting adverse effects on the individual's physical health, mental health, and

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Posted on: 05.03.2023

For almost 75 years, May has been designated as mental health awareness month - to highlight mental wellness as an important component of overall health, share facts and resources, and bring attention to conversations about mental health. Anyone can struggle with mental health. An estimated 44 million Americans struggle with a mental

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Mental Health Awareness: Stress and Anxiety

Posted on: 04.05.2023

Launching our Mental Health Awareness Campaign Alaska Behavioral Health is pleased to kick off our Mental Health Awareness Campaign during National Public Health Week (April 3- 9). Mental illness is one of the most common illnesses in the United States, with 1 in 5 experiencing a mental illness each year, making mental health a key component

Resilience at the Bear Tooth May 10

Posted on: 04.04.2023

Free Movie for Mental Health Awareness Month and Children's Mental Health Week! Alaska Behavioral Health and the Bear Tooth Theatre Pub are pleased to present a free screening of Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and Children's Mental Health Week. Wednesday May

Info Session: New Partial Hospitalization programs for Adults & Children

Posted on: 05.18.2022

New Partial Hospitalization Programs address mental health needs of Alaskans. Partial Hospitalization Programs (or PHP) provide intensive services for those who need more than therapy sessions to address their mental health needs to prevent the need for higher levels of care (inpatient or residential), or are stepping down from higher levels of

Seeing at-risk youth in our community

Posted on: 06.03.2021

The opinion piece by Alaska Behavioral Health Board Member Irene Gobeli was published in the Anchorage Daily News on May 21, 2021. Living Downtown I live in downtown Anchorage, and every morning for the past 10 years, I’ve walked my dog along E Street and the Park Strip. Almost every morning, I’ve also watched part of our homeless and

Addressing Homelessness

Posted on: 05.26.2021

The opinion piece by Alaska Behavioral Health Board Member Christopher Cox was published in the Anchorage Daily News on May 24, 2021. Addressing Homelessness through Mental Health Care Like many people, my views on homelessness have changed over the years. Growing up, seeing homeless people caused sadness and disbelief. Then as I became

Support for Military Families

Posted on: 05.26.2021

Support for Military Families This opinion piece by Alaska Behavioral Health Board Member Traci Gatewood was published in the Fairbanks Daily News Miner on May 1, 2021. Call of Duty Fear. Desperation. Disbelief. Despair. Duty? In 1991, I had a life-altering experience that would forever shape my thinking about service to country and mental

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Support Behavioral Health Care to Foster Resilience and Well-Being

Posted on: 05.26.2021

This opinion piece by Alaska Behavioral Health Board Member Cathy Giessel was published in the Anchorage Daily News on May 1, 2021. Support Behavioral Health Care to Foster Resilience and Well-Being Alaskans love to fish! Already, trips to favorite fishing places are being planned, and dreams of big catches dreamed. So, imagine