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Line One: Mental Health Services for Transition-Aged Youth

Guest Jennifer Gessert, an Anchorage therapist specializing in technology addiction and host Prentiss Pemberton.
Guest Jennifer Gessert, an Anchorage therapist specializing in technology addiction and host Prentiss Pemberton.

People aged 13 to 23, referred to as transition aged youths, are when serious mental health disorders are often first discovered. Research shows that early treatment significantly decreases hospitalization and increases participation in school and employment. Many resources are now available in our community including the Power Center and Alaska Seeds of Change. In this episode of Line One, Dr Justin Clark explores these resources and much more about mental health.

HOST: Dr. Justin Clark

GUESTS:

  • Joshua Arvidson - COO, Alaska Behavioral Health
  • Quavon Bracken - Program Manager, POWER Center

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LIVE BROADCAST: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at 10 a.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at 8 p.m. AKDT

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Dr. Justin Clark was a Line One: Your Health Connection host from 2024 till 2026. He discussed health and medical topics relevant to Alaskans.