Mental Health Awareness Month

04.29.2021

Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 Events

Download pdf version with clickable links.

Connecting through Art! Mental Health Awareness Month Art Show. All month at Kaladi Brothers at 6861 Jewel Laker Road in Anchorage. Our virtual art show is also on-line here!

Events

May 3: “Supporting Mental Wellness in the Workplace” – presentation to Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Mary Beth Goodman. Register here!

May 12 @ 6 pm: Managing Depression & Anxiety: Role of Medication, Presented by Dr. Curt Wengel. Register here: https://bit.ly/3e5EAPD

May 18: Interpersonal Effectiveness in the workplace, Presentation to Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Hugh Leonard, PsyD. Register here.

May 21: Grow With Us outreach event, Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health. More info here.

May 22: AKBH staff and Cohen Clinic staff will participate AFSP’s Out of the Darkness Walk in Fairbanks, 10:00 am. More info here!

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 Events

Download pdf version with clickable links.

Connecting through Art! Mental Health Awareness Month Art Show. All month at Kaladi Brothers at 6861 Jewel Laker Road in Anchorage. Our virtual art show is also on-line here!

Events

May 3: “Supporting Mental Wellness in the Workplace” – presentation to Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Mary Beth Goodman. Register here!

May 12 @ 6 pm: Managing Depression & Anxiety: Role of Medication, Presented by Dr. Curt Wengel. Register here: https://bit.ly/3e5EAPD

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May 21: Grow With Us outreach event, Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health. More info here.

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