UAF Expands Suicide Prevention Research with Military Partners
A $1.9 million federal grant allows UAF to expand suicide prevention research by partnering with the Alaska National Guard and US Coast Guard.
Tag: Mental Health
Cohen Military Family Clinic Marks 2nd Anniversary
The mental health clinic in East Anchorage opened in 2020 but waited until this summer to celebrate the occasion.
988 Suicide Hotline Activated
The number to call for help in a mental health crisis is suddenly easier to remember: 988. The dialing code to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline activated on July 16.
Immediate Aid for Long-Term Mental Health
In the wake of celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2019, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has stepped in to provide $1.5 million in grants to organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Last Frontier.
‘Eskimo Ninja’ Nick Hanson Leads Live, At-Home Workout Series with GCI
NBC “American Ninja Warrior” competitor Nick Hanson, known around the state as the Eskimo Ninja, will stream a series of live, at-home workouts on GCI’s Facebook page to promote activity and mental health while Alaskans are staying in their homes and practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
