The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April 2017) following the shows release, after accounting for ongoing trends in suicide rates, according to a study published today in Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The […]
Beginning Thursday, more than 450 student athletes from communities across Alaska will gather at the UAA Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage for the 49th Annual NYO Games. The 2019 Games run April 25–27, as athletes demonstrate strength, agility and skill in traditional Alaska Native contests, such as the Alaskan High Kick, Wrist Carry and […]
HEALTH POLICY FELLOWSHIP Applications are NOW OPEN! Growing the Next Generation of Indian Health Advocates The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Health Policy Fellowship is a year-long program for Native youth 18-24 years old who are interested in making a difference in the health of their communities. Health Policy Fellows: Work with Tribal leadership […]
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n Anchorage man was arrested and jailed after APD responded to an alarm set off at the Alaska Youth and Family Network on 740 Communications Avenue early in the morning on Monday, APD reported. The alarm was set off at the business at 5:05 am and officers immediately responded to the location. Once there, officers […]