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Vital Signs 6 - Taking Care of Our Mental Health

By Theresa Bakker

Fairbanks, AK – The people of Ionia, Alaska have come a long way to find peace of mind. They've struck a balance between the isolation that often accompanies mental illness and the need to buffer themselves from the maddening world. As KUAC's Theresa Bakker reports, the community on the Kenai Peninsula believes no one should stand alone while they recover.