Mental Health
Darby Sparks
Study links wildfire pollution to psychiatric problems in children
A new study is showing that wildfire air pollution can cause short and long term psychiatric problem in children.5 hours ago
Emma Benson
Suicide survivor finds healing through unexpected outlet: women’s football
A Utah woman says playing football in her local women's league helped her with overcoming her depression.7 hours ago
CNN
Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman off ledge on Nashville bridge, police say
Police in Nashville are crediting rock legend Jon Bon Jovi with coming to a woman’s aid on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday night.10 hours ago
Tamara Vaifanua and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Family who lost father to suicide encourages checking in, having direct conversations
A Utah County family who lost their father to suicide earlier this year is encouraging others to speak to those struggling with their mental health.1 day ago
Emma Benson
Answering crisis calls: what it’s like to be on the other end of the 988 line
When you call 988, you are connected with a trained mental health expert. Utah has around 100 crisis line workers. Riano is one of them.2 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Moms need more support, mental health experts say in wake of West Haven deaths
Maternal mental health experts in Utah want moms to know there is help available.3 days ago
Carma Hassan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN
White House announces rule that would cut insurance red tape over mental health and substance use disorder care
The Biden administration announced a final rule on Monday meant to expand access and lower costs for care for mental health and substance use disorders. Most provisions in the rule will apply to group health plans and health insurance issuers for plan years starting January 1 or after.4 days ago
Shara Park
Utah suicide survivor shares message of hope and healing on National 988 Day
With the love and support of a partner, Britttany Bagdasarov greets each day with gratitude and thankful to be alive.4 days ago
Alex Cabrero
Out of the Darkness Walk: A way of helping bring the topic of suicide to light
Roughly, 4,000 people attended the Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday. The event was created as a way to help bring the topic of suicide to light.5 days ago
Carlysle Price
National 988 day, offering mental health resources for those in crisis
988 is a national suicide and crisis lifeline, where people experiencing mental health emergencies can call for help.8 days ago
Daniella Rivera
Recent child firearm deaths highlight troubling trend in Utah
Several Utah children have died from gunfire in the last two weeks. The deaths are a stark reminder of a troubling trend the KSL Investigators have reported on extensively: firearm deaths among children and teens in Utah.8 days ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Navigating social media is an important part of heading back to school
Back-to-school season is a perfect time to talk to your kids about social media use and how it can impact their mental health.17 days ago
Shelby Lofton
Park City schools implement no phones in classrooms policy
Another northern Utah school district will ban phones in schools during class in an effort to reduce in-class distractions.21 days ago
Sharon Johnson, The Associated Press
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students’ mental health
The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day.1 month ago
Kyle Feldscher, CNN
Simone Biles spent years working on her mental health after Tokyo. It’s made her an unstoppable force in Paris.
The last few years of therapy and mental health work have turned Simone Biles into one of the most unstoppable forces in Paris during these Summer Olympics.1 month ago
Alex Cabrero
Intermountain Health psychologist works with some Team USA athletes
American athletes continue winning medals at the Paris Olympics. But, for as great as those athletes are in their sport, there are always those on social media bashing them.1 month ago
Madeline Holcombe, CNN
‘I would call this the silent eating disorder’: What experts want you to know about ARFID
Experts said people with ARFID are very limited in the foods they feel safe and comfortable eating. Unlike just being “picky,” this disorder can be debilitating and cause long-term health problems, "I would call this the silent eating disorder.'2 months ago
Michael Houck
‘Prevent Mass Violence’ campaign encourages behavioral awareness for active shooters
The FBI launched its "Prevent Mass Violence" campaign to encourage awareness of behavioral signs of someone who may be on a "pathway to violence."2 months ago
Emma Benson
Keeping track of men’s mental health
A woman shares her story of losing her boyfriend to suicide and asks everyone to support their male loved ones.3 months ago
Karah Brackin
Primary Children’s Hospital to open new behavioral health center in Taylorsville
Primary Children's Hospital announced it will open a new behavioral health center in Taylorsville in late 2025.3 months ago
Michelle Chapman, AP Business Writer
Surgeon general asks Congress to require warning labels for social media, like those on cigarettes
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes.3 months ago
Michael Houck
Cox declares summer Fridays as ‘Phone-Free Fridays’
Utah's governor announced a new declaration encouraging Utahns to get off their phones for at least one day a week this summer.3 months ago
Emma Benson
‘It’s very difficult’: RSL’s Diego Luna opens up about mental health struggles
Luna, a California native and Olympic hopeful, is in his second season as a midfielder for Real Salt Lake. He admits the season was off to a rocky start. Pressures on and off the field, including becoming a father, were affecting his mental state.4 months ago
