The past year-and-a-half has been a time of great uncertainty and fear leading to a sharp increase in depression and anxiety, even in those that were previously well. In Alaska, the overwhelming need for mental health resources is growing, but the capacity for care is stretched thin. What are some warning signs for mental health crises? Who should we contact if we are concerned about our mental health? Who should see a psychologist versus a psychiatrist?

Listen here:

HOST: Dr. Jillian Woodruff

GUESTS:

• Jaime Spatrisano, Clinical Psychologist
• Erin Mingrone, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• Quick easy to read information about mental health: www.mentalhealth.gov
• Tools to assess your well-being: www.cdc.gov/hrqol/wellbeing.html
• Mental Health support and advocacy in Anchorage: www.namianchorage.org

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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at 10 a.m. AKDT

REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, at 8 p.m. AKDT

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