Alaska Behavioral Health

03/05/2026

Friends play an important role in young people's lives -- and friends may be the first person to notice that something is up when a young person is struggling.

Have you noticed a friend has lost intertest in activities, is spending more time alone, engaging in risky behavior, or has had rapid weight changes?

Ask them about! Listen to what they say - and help them connect to support.

03/04/2026

We're hiring in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Fairbanks! We hire master's level clinicians - and provide supervision for licensure if you are not yet licensed. As a clinician at AKBH, you'll receive training in evidence-based practices, have lots of opportunities for professional development, and be supported by a team working creatively together to support clients. We also hire bachelor's level clinical associates to support our clients with skill development!

To apply, send a resume to jobs@akbh.org!

03/03/2026

Mark your calendars! 📣 We’ll be participating in Springing into Summer on March 11, a districtwide event bringing together local organizations, summer camps, and internship resources at Clark Middle School. We'll be there from 11am - 3pm. We'd love to connect - hope to see you there!

03/02/2026

Young adults experience the highest rates of mental illness in the US - and many serious mental illnesses emerge during the teen and early adult years.

If you're a young person (or you notice a young person) struggling, don't ignore it! Be kind to yourself. Good sleep and good nutrition play an important role. Connect with people. Reach out and ask for help.

02/26/2026

FBT is the leading evidence-based therapy for children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa, and can also be used to treat bulimia and ARFID. FBT is outpatient treatment and works well via telehealth.

We are pleased to now be offering Family Based Treatment at our Child & Family clinics in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Fairbanks - and statewide via telehealth.

Call 907-563-1000 for more information.

02/25/2026

Excellent work, MaryBeth! 🥳

Our Cohen Clinic team works hard to provide the highest quality mental healthcare to our active duty service members, veterans and their families.

We are so proud to serve you!

02/25/2026

When someone says they're spiritual, John McDougall asks what they do to actually nourish that connection. McDougall shared his thoughts about the connections between spirituality and mental health, and ideas for practicing spiritual fitness for the Clinic's Winter Mental Health Lunch & Learn series.

Read more on our website!
https://loom.ly/4aKCPog

02/24/2026

Want to sharpen some of your parenting skills or learn new ones? Here are 12 ways to embrace positive parenting within your household ✨

Read our latest blog post here: https://loom.ly/IzBfIsM

Parenting is one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys we undertake. In the Cohen Clinic’s most […]

02/23/2026

this , we're sharing facts about eating disorders. Want to learn more? Check out Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance and National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) for resources and information.

02/19/2026

Eating disorders in boys and men appear to be on the rise. One study found as many as 20% may meet the diagnostic criteria. Boys and men are more likely to be focused on muscle mass than overall size, but that muscle dysmorphia can lead to disordered eating. Eating disorders in men may be missed in standard screenings focused on food restriction, fewer treatment options exist for boys, and there's a "double stigma": it may be even harder for boys to talk about eating disorders because they are seen as a female issue.

If you're worried about anyone's eating, male or female, start a conversation, or reach out for help.

02/18/2026

“We’re not meant to absorb the stress of 8 billion people," says Dr. Angie Salvato, PhD, Cohen Clinic Clinician. "We have never consumed as much trauma and stress in the past as we do now from our phones."

Dr. Salvato shared information about how our nervous systems work, and some of her favorite nervous system calming techniques at a recent lunch and learn.

Read more here: https://loom.ly/DERahO0 or watch the full video on YouTube. https://loom.ly/oLZCPcE

02/16/2026

Eating Disorders affect 1 in 10 people in the United States sometime during their lifetime. Anyone can experience an eating disorders, but women are 5 times as likely to be diagnosed and 1.5 times as likely to seek treatment. Some people are at greater risk: athletes are 2 to 3 times as likely to develop an eating disorder.