May 27, 2025
Spirit of Youth recently published their statewide assessment of youth behavioral health in Alaska, conducted by McKinley Research Group. The assessment focused on behavioral health prevention and promotion and included analysis of a selection of youth behavioral health data, a facilitated discussion with stakeholders, and a review of other recently published assessments of youth behavioral health in Alaska, including a report summarizing findings from youth focus groups hosted by Spirit of Youth.
The findings of this study provide a synopsis of current youth behavioral health needs, challenges, and opportunities in Alaska, and inform Spirit of Youth’s behavioral health prevention and promotion strategies.