#VeteransDay, like military service, means different things to different people.
Today, we recognize and appreciate the contributions of our staff, clients and community members who are veterans.
Today and everyday, we encourage those who are carrying mental health burdens from their service to reach out for help. 💚
*Connect with your community at Veteran's Day event!
*Reach out to at Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health or another mental health provider
*Call 988 for immediate crisis support
#veterandsay #mentalhealth
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We are honored to be recognized in the Best Workplaces Alaska program. Thanks to Alaska Journal of Commerce for putting on this event, and a fun crew for coming to lunch with us to celebrate!
#BestWorkplaces
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There's still time to register for Trauma 101 on November 7 or Mental Health First Aid on November 12!
Trauma 101 training focuses on understanding how trauma impacts the body and the brain, how people adapt to trauma, and what we can do as providers, caregivers and community members to support recovery and resiliency.
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Mental Health First Aid® (MHFA) is a full day course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
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#mentalhealth #traumainformed
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Our virtual Rural Child Trauma Training Institute is one month from today!
This event will focus on the unique challenges of providing trauma informed care for children living in rural communities such as access, provision of treatment via telehealth, provider training in evidence-based practices, rural engagement, and cultural competency.
Register here: loom.ly/milYg1M
#mentalheath #traumainformed #childtrauma #keeplearning
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Feeling election stress? The tips in this blog post aren't specific to military families. The basic five: limit media consumption, practice mindfulness, stay physically active, focus on what you can control, set boundaries when needed.
#elecionstress #mentalhealth
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This morning I sat in on a team meeting where clinicians shared their tips for helping clients who struggle with Halloween for various reasons. "It's not all fun and games", one said. If Halloween is fun for you, by all means celebrate and have fun! But remember there may be people around you who are struggling and could use your consideration and support.
Also: stay safe in all that snow, Anchorage!
#mentalhealth #halloween #choosekindness
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We still have room in next week's Trauma 101 class in Anchorage!
Trauma 101 training focuses on understanding how trauma impacts the body and the brain, how people adapt to trauma, and what we can do as providers, caregivers and community members to support recovery and resiliency.
Register now for this free class on November 7!
#mentalhealth #traumainformed
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Check out this new series of Mental Health Lunch & Learns from our Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Alaska Behavioral Health!
You can register for the whole series or just the topics that interest you. Open to military, veterans, their families and anyone who serves the SMVF community - you don't need to be a client, just register at the link!Our case management team has released its Mental Health Lunch and Learn Winter Series. Join weekly via Zoom to explore new topics related to mental health. The first topic will be on PTSD and Parenting. Register here: bit.ly/3NCm4ii #MilitaryMentalHealth #Alaska
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