Mental Health

Mar 19 2019
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New report confirms major problems at Alaska Psychiatric Institute

By | Health, Mental Health, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Southcentral, State Government

The investigation was prompted by a hospital safety officer warning that API staff were excessively restraining and isolating patients, as well as using force in ways that violate the facility’s own guidelines.

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Feb 20 2019
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In Anchorage, emotionally preparing students for the scary prospect of climate change

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Education, Environment, Mental Health, Science & Tech, Southcentral, State Government

“One of the reasons why I suspect other teachers might not want to jump into this, besides it being a political hot topic, is it’s heavy and it’s a real downer,” says science educator Bryan Smith.

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Feb 11 2019
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Tarah Hargrove poses in front of the mural depicting her story created by students at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Transforming perspectives on trauma through paintings of hope

By | Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Mental Health, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Solutions Desk, Southcentral, University of Alaska

Stories that start with trauma can end with hope. A new set of murals illustrates the transformation of seven Alaskans, and the process of creating them transformed the artists themselves.

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