Mental Illness Awareness Week Events

09.24.2020

Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 4-10, 2020

Mental Illness Awareness Week is designated each year raise awareness of the prevalence of mental illness, educate the public, fight stigma and provide support for those living with mental illness.

This year, Alaska Behavioral Health is partnering to hold the following events:

Monday, October 5 @4:30: Free Zoom Yoga Class with Margi Cliffford, Yoga for Mental Health

Tuesday, October 6: Mental Health First Aid, hosted by the Cohen Clinic at AKBH

This is an internal training. If you are interested in future training, please contact Taylor Waldner, twaldner@akbh.org

Wednesday, October 7: Intersections: Domestic Violence and Mental Health

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Wednesday, October 7 @6:00: Fight the Stigma: A panel discussion of providers and consumers

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Please join us for a free, virtual community conversation about stigma and mental illness. In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week 2020, a panel of Alaskans will share their perspective of stigma and how it impacts Alaskans experiencing a mental illness.

Registration is not required. Join via Zoom:

https://akbh-org.zoom.us/j/96667964853

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