MENTAL HEALTH

In this episode of "Island Interviews," Dr. Leann Cyr, executive director of Alaska Marine Safety Education Association, discusses the stressors fishermen face, and offers some mental health self-care tips.

In this episode of “Island Interviews,” Dr. Murray Buttner — a former family physician for Unalaska’s Iliuliuk Family and Health Services clinic — discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder and offers health advice for the upcoming winter months.

At a yearly event for suicide prevention and awareness, healing activities and education took center stage.

September was National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. UCSD's counselor discusses myths about suicide and resources that are available to students who might be struggling.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence will be holding its annual Make-A-Difference Dinner to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals to services.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is a major public health concern in the United States. In Alaska, state and tribal organizations report that suicide rates are increasing.

September was National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. UCSD's counselor discusses myths about suicide and resources that are available to students who might be struggling.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence will be holding its annual Make-A-Difference Dinner to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals to services.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is a major public health concern in the United States. In Alaska, state and tribal organizations report that suicide rates are increasing.

Unalaska Deputy Police Chief Bill Simms said police do not suspect foul play in any of the deaths. He said the State Medical Examiner's Office ruled the first person died of natural causes, and he said police are waiting on final autopsy reports for the other four deaths, which remain under investigation.