When does stress become an anxiety disorder?
Stress is temporary. Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry that interferes with daily life for 6+ months. GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety, and PTSD are all distinct — and all treatable.
#anxietydisorder #Gad #panicdisorder #AlaskaBehavioralHealth #WellnessForEveryone
Nominations are now open for Best of Alaska 2026!
Receiving the award for best behavioral healthcare provider over the last few years has truly been an honor.
Let's do it again - nominations are open through May 10!
Click the link, choose the Behavioral & Mental Health Provider category, and add "Alaska Behavioral Health" as a write-in.
Thank you for your support!
The stress-anxiety cycle — and how to break it.
Chronic stress can wire your brain toward anxiety. When stress hormones stay elevated too long, your brain starts treating everyday situations as threats. Sleep, movement, and connection are among the most powerful circuit-breakers.
Read more about regulating your nervous system on our blog!➡️https://alaskabehavioralhealth.org/tips-for-regulating-your-nervous-system/
#stressanxietycycle #mentalhealtheducation #BrainHealth #CopingStrategies
Support mental healthcare in Alaska when you buy tickets to Comedy Up North shows in Anchorage!
There's a donation link on the ticketing page to make a donation to support mental healthcare. Some of that comes to us to help keep reaching toward our vision of Wellness for Everyone!
#Comedy #AlaskaBehavioralHealth #WellnessForEveryone
Physical symptoms of anxiety people often miss ⬇️
Anxiety isn't only emotional. It can show up as headaches, tight chest, digestive issues, fatigue, or muscle tension. Many people visit a doctor for physical symptoms before they realize anxiety is the root cause.
#AnxietySymptoms #MindBodyConnection #MentalHealthAwareness #AnxietyPhysical
Here's a grounding technique you can try right now:
When stress spikes, your nervous system needs a reset.
Try the 5-4-3-2-1 method: name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
Anxiety shrinks when you return to the present moment.
#GroundingTechniques #AnxietyRelief #CopingSkills #MentalHealthTips
How prevalent are stress and anxiety, really?
Anxiety disorders affect ~40 million adults in the U.S. — about 18% of the population. About half of Americans report feeling daily stress. You are far from alone. Awareness is the first step toward change.
#anxietyfacts #mentalhealthstats #YouAreNotAlone #stressawareness
Anchorage, we'd love to see you next week!
We host regular sessions in all locations to get feedback from clients and community members on how we're doing, what's working well, and what needs to improve.
Stop by our Gambell Clinic on Tuesday, April 14, 4:30 - 6:00 pm!
1231 Gambell Street in Anchorage
2nd floor
An RSVP at the QR Code/link is helpful, but not required.
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#AlaskaBehavioralHealth #mentalhealth #clientfeedback
Stress vs. anxiety — what's the difference?
Stress is usually caused by an external trigger and fades when the situation resolves. Anxiety lingers even when the stressor is gone. Both deserve attention. This month we're talking about both — openly and honestly. 💙
#MentalHealthAwareness #StressVsAnxiety #AnxietyAwareness #AlaskaWellness
