Mental Health

Since childhood, humor writer Jenny Lawson has struggled with mental health issues. In her latest book, Furiously Happy, she explains what it means to fight back with spiteful happiness.

The Army has “separated” more than 22,000 soldiers for “misconduct” since 2009 — often without benefits — after they returned from war with mental health problems or brain injuries.

Infection and autoimmune activity result in inflammation. And many psychiatric researchers think inflammation may play a role in depression and other mental illnesses.

Thousands travel to the Elders and Youth conference and the Alaska Federation of Natives convention every year. The week is considered by many a celebration — this year was different.

The public is invited to share stories about addiction and discuss solutions at Wednesday night’s Community of Compassion gathering.

Carl Dominic Robert Joe, 21, had died from an apparent suicide Saturday afternoon, according to troopers. Joe’s death comes less than a week after three other young adults have died.