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Giving Tuesday: A Day to Support Alaska's Youth

The holidays are a beautiful time. Friends and families come together to celebrate a season of joy, love and generosity.

988 LIFELINE

As of mid-July, there is a new dial code for anyone experiencing any kind of emotional distress, including suicidal thoughts and more...

Mental Health Awareness Month

Your feelings, whatever they may be, are valid. It’s important to recognize and accept emotions, while also understanding when it’s time...

You Deserve Peace - Ways to Cope

Just because life has thrown some challenges your way doesn’t mean you have to let them get you down. With the right coping strategy, you...

4 Facts about Antidepressant Drugs for Teens

Sometimes the physician or psychiatrist might suggest that your teen would benefit from taking an antidepressant. This can be a scary sugges

5 Reasons Teens Benefit from Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for participants to vocalize their feelings. During group therapy, a mental health

4 Benefits of Family Therapy

When a teen is facing challenges, their struggles affect their entire family. Family therapy is a type of group therapy that explores this d

5 Factors that Cause Teen Depression (and how you can help)

Teenage depression isn’t a phase, it’s a serious struggle that needs to be addressed. Here are some of the leading causes of depression in t

7 Signs of Teenage Mental Illness

If you’re worried about your teenager’s moods and behavior, you’re not alone. Many parents worry about the mental health of their children.