Jamhi Mission:

 
Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc. is dedicated to the design and provision of efficient, effective, person-centered behavioral healthcare solutions and assisting individuals in maximizing recovery from mental health and co-occurring disorders.

JAMHI provides the following services:


 Longterm Goals: 

  • Reduce bias and stigma toward the mentally ill through public education
  • Promote programs, policies, and practices which treat the mentally ill with respect & dignity
  • Encourage the provision of the most therapeutic and up to date medical treatment available
  • Reduce recidivism by actively encouraging early diagnosis, and intervention, and provide culturally appropriate treatment, and rehabilitation
  • Promote community supports and inpatient treatment close to ones own home
  • Promote, support, and participate in mental health planning, budgeting, and decision making
  • Promote and protect the rights of people with mental illness and their families
  • Provide information and education to persons who have a mental illness and their families  

 
Featured Topics
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
Anger Management. We provide information on the nature of anger, and anger management therapy and techniques. Anger is a basic and normal emotion, but one that can easily become destructive and lead to health and social problems. More...
Anxiety Disorders. We provide information on the Anxiety Disorders, including phobia (social anxiety, agoraphobia, etc.), panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. More...
Depression: Major Depression & Unipolar Varieties. We provide a comprehensive overview of the unipolar mood disorders with an emphasis on the causes of and treatments for Major Depression. More...
Schizophrenia. We provide a comprehensive overview of the nature and treatment of Schizophrenia, a brain disease associated with psychosis (hallucinations and delusions), and disorganized behavior. More...
Stress Reduction and Management. We provide a comprehensive overview of how to reduce stress. We cover the nature of stress, and the many different methods people can use to reduce and manage their stress. More...

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latest news

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Share Genetic Roots
A trio of genome-wide studies – collectively the largest to date – has pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods. More...

Smoking cessation aids Chantix, Zyban, Wellbutrin: Boxed Warning and patient Medication Guides
FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that it has required the manufacturers of the smoking cessation aids varenicline (Chantix) and bupropion (Zyban and generics) to add new Boxed Warnings and develop patient Medication Guides highlighting the risk of serious neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients using these products. More...

Possible Gene Regions for Schizophrenia Located
Immune function genes also in the same area, researchers say. More...

Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality. More...

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Featured Articles

NATIONAL ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AWARENESS WEEK
"National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week May 3 – 9, 2009" More...


Anger Quiz
"How well do you manage your anger? Take this short test and find out..." More...


Helping Your Child Be Healthy: Tips for Parents
"Eating well and being physically active are key to your child's well-being. Eating too much and exercising too little can lead to overweight and related health problems that can follow children into their adult years. " More...


Developing a Personalized Stress Prevention Plan
"In this final section of our stress management document, we address the critical question of how people can best make and then sustain this important lifestyle change. " More...


Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults
"More than half of American teens say they've consumed alcohol, and more than 40 percent of those children say they sometimes get their alcohol free from an adult, a new federal survey found." More...


Introduction to Major Depression
"Everyone has days where they feel blah, down, or sad. Typically, these feelings disappear after a day or two, particularly if circumstances change for the better. People experiencing the temporary "blues" don't feel a sense of crushing hopelessness or helplessness, and are able, for the most part, to continue to engage in regular activities." More...


Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
"Natural disasters such as tornados, or man-made tragedies such as bombings, can leave children feeling frightened, confused, and insecure." More...





CONTACT JAMHI

By Mail
Juneau Alliance for Mental Health, Inc.
3406 Glacier Hwy.
Juneau, AK 99801

By Phone
(907) 463-3303

By Fax
(907) 463-6858

By Email
info@jamhi.org

 


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