The number of people younger than 25 showing up at the bridge intending to commit suicide is five times what it was in 2000. A crisis text hotline is encouraging young people to reach out for help.
Mental Health
APD: Signs of mental decline preceded suspect’s violent standoff
“It is not how we wanted this response to go. It’s absolutely heartbreaking when these events result in a loss of life,” said Anchorage Police Chief Chris Tolley.
JPD: Man wielding knife in downtown Juneau was fighting off imaginary animals
Because of the knife, the responding officers had their guns drawn. No one was injured in the incident.
Man ‘having mental health emergency’ detained after wielding a knife in Juneau
Juneau Police Department received a report at 4:24 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, about a 52-year-old man with a knife in the middle of the intersection at Main Street and Juneau Drive, according to a Juneau Police Department news release.
Federal officials seek to stop social media abuse of nursing home residents
After ProPublica identified dozens of cases of dehumanizing photos posted on social media sites, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services unveiled a plan to increase oversight.
New nonprofit seeks awareness and housing for mentally ill
A man living with mental illness has started an organization to advocate for the needs of other mentally ill people. He wants policymakers to hear from the mentally ill when considering issues that impact them.