Like many around the country, Juneau’s recent high school graduates have had to navigate online classes, separation from their peers and a socially-distant graduation ceremony without precedent.
Mental Health
From Kotzebue to Ketchikan, Alaskans protest the killing of George Floyd, calling for justice
While Alaska’s rallies and protests have remained peaceful some Alaskans have reported instances of intimidation, backlash, or resistance. More demonstrations are planned for this weekend.
As Alaska reopens, nursing homes stay closed to visitors. Here’s how families are staying connected.
The state has set up a task force to look into how to reintegrate visits to nursing homes. But a timeline is still unknown.
Youth risk survey reports sharp increase in suicide attempts, vaping among Alaska high school students
The risk survey also reported an increase in mental health distress among high school students. One in five (19%) of students surveyed reported having attempted suicide at least once.
From her home office yurt, Alaska’s chief medical officer navigates ‘uncharted territory’
“You get to me by using data. You don’t get to me by using emotion or threats. You ask her a question, she’s all facts,” said Gov. Dunleavy about Anne Zink.
Please stay on the (punch)line: Callers overwhelm Juneau’s new joke hotline
A gag a day keeps the virus away — or, at least it’ll brighten up your day.
Advice from a life coach: How to develop a ‘resilience mindset’ in times of adversity
Juneau-based life coach Brandee Gerke frames her coaching strategies around what she calls a “resilience mindset,” or the capacity to navigate change and adversity.
How to maintain mental wellness — for yourself and others — during social isolation
Psychotherapist Dr. Elaine Schroeder explores ways to maintain mental wellness during the pandemic and social isolation.
Is your Alaska doctor as worried about coronavirus as you are? Maybe not.
At local clinics and hospitals, doctors are fielding lots of questions about coronavirus. Many say they’re counseling patients to take COVID-19 seriously, but not to panic.
Anchorage schools are pioneering a new ‘social-emotional learning’ model. Is it working?
For decades, the Anchorage School District has prioritized social and emotional learning in the classroom. Increasingly, educators say those skills are critical for academic success.