October 6: Mental Health Q & A for Teens!

09.29.2021

Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 3-10

We’re marking Mental Illness Awareness Week with a Q& A hosted by and designed for teens and young adults. Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Curt Wengel and LMSW Veronica Griffith will be on hand to answer questions in a hybrid virtual/in-person event. Young people at two “Watch Parties” will participate along with anyone who wishes to listen in via Zoom.

What: Mental Health Q & A for Teen and Young Adults

When: Wednesday, October 6, 5 to 6 pm

Where: via Zoom https://akbh-org.zoom.us/s/94209018662 Password: 203094

Who: You!

How: Submit questions ahead of time then join in on the day of the event!

Hosted by Alaska Behavioral Health and NAMI – Anchorage, along with MHATS, Alaska Seeds of Change and the POWER Center!

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October 6: Mental Health Q & A for Teens!

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What: Mental Health Q & A for Teen and Young Adults

When: Wednesday, October 6, 5 to 6 pm

Where: via Zoom https://akbh-org.zoom.us/s/94209018662 Password: 203094

Who: You!

How: Submit questions ahead of time then join in on the day of the event!

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