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Alaska’s mental health crisis and its harder impact on …

(5 days ago) WEBThe Alaska Department of Public Safety and the Anchorage Police Department have tried to squeeze in some introductory training on mental health issues, just as they train on CPR, basic first aid

https://www.adn.com/opinions/2021/05/18/alaskas-mental-health-crisis-and-its-harder-impact-on-minorities/

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Alaska Mental Health Board Data Center

(6 days ago) WEBThis data center contains information on the mental health and substance use of Alaskans. Under those topics listed below you can find links to more Alaska specific data on each of the topics, as prepared by the Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. There are also links to data sources for further

https://health.alaska.gov/amhb/Pages/data.aspx

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2021 Alaska Scorecard - Alaska Department of Health and …

(1 days ago) WEBThe Alaska Scorecard has been revised to align with Strengthening the System: Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program Plan 2020-2024 (Strengthening the System). The Scorecard is a data measurement tool that examines the population health outcomes of Alaskans receiving care and services as described in Strengthening the …

https://health.alaska.gov/Commissioner/Documents/MentalHealth/scorecard/AlaskaScorecard.pdf

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'So much hope': Alaskans say peer support can - Alaska …

(2 days ago) WEBAnne Hillman is the engagement editor for a special elections-focused project at Alaska Public Media. She also runs Mental Health Mosaics, a project of Out North that uses art, podcasts, poetry

https://alaskapublic.org/2021/11/24/so-much-hope-alaskans-say-peer-support-can-make-recovery-possible/

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Youth mental health providers say the pandemic shed …

(1 days ago) WEBBut in 2020, Alaska actually experienced a 50% decrease in the number of youths ages 10 through 19 who took their own lives, according to Van Kirk, the suicide prevention coordinator with the state.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2021/12/31/youth-mental-health-providers-say-the-pandemic-shed-light-on-an-existing-problem-but-more-support-is-needed-in-alaska/

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Alaska’s Behavioral Health Crisis Continuum: Key Findings and …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Trust convened a stakeholder meeting on August 6th in partnership with Southcentral Foundation, Providence, Department of Health and Social Services and the Alaska State Hospital and Nursing Association (ASHNA) to review key findings and recommendations from two recent studies of Alaska’s acute behavioral health system: …

https://alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/news/alaskas-behavioral-health-crisis-continuum-key-findings-and-next-steps/

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the population of Juneau. Mental Health in - NAMI

(3 days ago) WEBMental Health in Alaska 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. In Alaska, 28,000 adults have a serious mental illness. More than half of Americans report that COVID-19 has had a negative impact on their mental health. In February 2021, 43.1% of adults in Alaska reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 26.5% were unable to …

https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/StateFactSheets/AlaskaStateFactSheet.pdf

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THE COST OF MENTAL ILLNESS: ALASKA FACTS AND …

(Just Now) WEBA mental illness that severely impairs a person’s ability to function, characterized by the presence of depressed mood, feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or helplessness, reduced concentration, ability to think, sleep problems, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, and/or recurrent thoughts of suicide.

https://healthpolicy.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AK-Chartbook-v1-2019.pdf

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Mental Health Challenges in Caring for American …

(5 days ago) WEBAlthough knowledge about American Indian and Alaska Native mental health problems is growing, little research has been published on treatment efficacy and outcomes. For example, between …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570587/

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Alaska Mental Health Board

(9 days ago) WEBThe Alaska Mental Health Board (AMHB) and Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ABADA) are the state agencies charged with planning and coordinating behavioral health services funded by the State of Alaska. Public comment is an opportunity to share your story related to issues in your community such as children’s and adult mental

https://health.alaska.gov/amhb/Pages/default.aspx

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NAMI Alaska: Mental Health Support, Education & Resources

(3 days ago) WEBNAMI started as a small group of families gathered around a kitchen table in 1979 has blossomed into the nation's leading voice on mental health. Today, we are an association of more than 500 local affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

https://namialaska.org/

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Alaskans are struggling with mental health during the pandemic, …

(8 days ago) WEBIf you or someone you know are dealing with a mental crisis or suicidal thoughts, you can call the Alaska Careline at 1-877-266-HELP or the National Suicide Prevention line at 1-800-273-8255.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2020/08/31/alaskans-are-struggling-with-mental-health-during-the-pandemic-but-theyre-also-finding-some-ways-to-cope/

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Alaska’s mental health crisis is at the heart of the state’s issues

(7 days ago) WEBAlaska Psychiatric Institute, Oct. 13, 2018 (ADN photo) There can be no doubt that Alaska’s mental health care system is in crisis, struggling to cope with some of the greatest gaps in capacity

https://www.adn.com/opinions/editorials/2018/11/18/alaskas-mental-health-crisis-is-at-the-heart-of-the-states-issues/

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Behavioral Health Disorders Among Alaskans - Alaska …

(1 days ago) WEBThese figures will be used to estimate the number of Alaskans with behavioral health issues throughout this report. The behavioral health of Alaskans, including both substance use and mental health disorders, is an important Alaska Mental Health Board and Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (2014) Suicide A closely related measure

https://health.alaska.gov/amhb/Documents/data/Behavioral_Health_Disorders_Alaskans-2015.pdf

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Mental and Behavioral Health - American Indians/Alaska Natives

(Just Now) WEBIn 2018, American Indian/Alaska Native males, ages 15-24, had a death rate that was twice that of non-Hispanic white males in the same age group. Violent deaths, unintentional injuries, homicide, and suicide, account for 75 percent of all mortality in the second decade of life for American Indian/Alaska Natives. 2; MENTAL HEALTH STATUS

https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-american-indiansalaska-natives

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2021 Alaska Scorecard - Alaska Department of Health and …

(4 days ago) WEBThe Alaska Mental Health Trust Scorecard has been revised to align with Strengthening the System: Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program Plan 2020-2024 (Strengthening the System). The Scorecard is a data measurement tool that examines the population health outcomes of Alaskans receiving care and services as described in …

https://health.alaska.gov/Commissioner/Documents/MentalHealth/scorecard/Overview.pdf

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Mental Health in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

(3 days ago) WEBIn this conversation, NIH Tribal Health Research Office Director David R. Wilson, Ph.D., and NIMH Director Joshua Gordon, M.D., Ph.D., discuss some current issues related to mental health in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. The conversation touches on the large-scale mental health impacts of COVID-19, the …

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/media/2021/mental-health-in-american-indian-and-alaska-native-communities

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Alaska's army suicide rate was 'horrifically high.' Why it's receding.

(Just Now) WEB"Mental health is health, period," he said during a visit to Alaska in 2021. A spike in suicides at Fort Wainwright – 11 deaths between January 2014 and March 2019 – startled officials and

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/06/08/alaska-army-suicide-rate-waning-heres-why/70284418007/

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Youth Mental Health — Alaska Children's Trust

(6 days ago) WEBYouth Mental Health in Alaska . Mental health issues during this phase can significantly impact a young person's overall well-being, emotional development, educational attainment, and social relationships. By promoting positive mental health, we contribute to the development of strong social connections, emotional resilience, and a …

https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/youth-mental-health

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Treatment & Recovery: Mental Health Links - Alaska Department …

(7 days ago) WEBHelps to strengthen systems to deliver comprehensive and culturally relevant health care to rural Alaskans by providing information, coordination, technical assistance, and professional development to rural health providers and systems. For more information, contact Beth Landon at 907-786-6589. Back to top.

https://health.alaska.gov/dbh/Pages/TreatmentRecovery/MentalHealth/links.aspx

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Mental Health Program Considerations for American Indian/Alaska …

(7 days ago) WEBExamines how indigenous community mental health workers could work along with indigenous mental health professionals to improve mental health outcomes among American Indian and Alaska populations. Author(s): O'Keefe, V., Cwik, M., Haroz, E., & Barlow, A. Citation: Psychological Services, 18(1), 84-92 Date: 2/2021. Mental …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/mental-health/4/population-considerations/aian

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Strengthening the System: Alaska’s Comprehensive Integrated …

(7 days ago) WEBPress release: Comprehensive Mental Health Plan for Alaska Finalized – July 18, 2019. Strengthening the System identifies priorities for the next five years to inform planning and funding decisions to meet the needs of Alaska Mental Health Trust beneficiaries. The intent is to strengthen the system of care to allow a comprehensive …

http://dhss.alaska.gov/commissioner/pages/mentalhealth/default.aspx

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Bills on psychedelics, temporary nursing permits and medical …

(1 days ago) WEBYereth Rosen came to Alaska in 1987 to work for the Anchorage Times. She has reported for Reuters, for the Alaska Dispatch News, for Arctic Today and for other organizations. She covers environmental issues, energy, climate change, natural resources, economic and business news, health, science and Arctic concerns.

https://alaskabeacon.com/2024/05/11/bills-on-psychedelics-temporary-nursing-permits-and-medical-reviews-pass-in-alaska-legislature/

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Alaska Legislature establishes psychedelic task force for FDA …

(7 days ago) WEBMental Health; Rural Health; Iditarod; National; and harm and mental health issues and addiction issues, and suicide rates in our state…you can just imagine how profound that is going to be

https://alaskapublic.org/2024/05/17/alaska-legislature-establishes-psychedelic-task-force-for-fda-approved-therapies/

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