Using AI for “therapy”

Posted on: 07.01.2026

Pros and pitfalls of using AI chatbots for mental health support Written by Kaitlyn Gaub, Communications Intern Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing technology with a wide variety of uses. An increasingly popular use of generative AI is as a form of mental health support. The temptation is real, as one college student, Violet,

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on: 03.21.2025

Alaska Behavioral Health is partnering with organizations across the state to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May! This year, we are focusing on two key elements of mental health with our events: activity and connection. We hope you will join our walking teams, come see us at resource tables, get connected to

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One family’s path to healing

Posted on: 05.16.2024

In recognition of our 50th anniversary this year, we invited former staff and clients to share stories of recovery and the role Alaska Behavioral Health has played in their lives. We are enormously grateful for Leah and her family's willingness to share their story. It perfectly demonstrates why we do the work we do, why we founded the Alaska

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