Mental Health
Emma Benson
‘Because of Hannah’: Utah mom who lost daughter to suicide provides resources for others
Laura Warburton remembers her daughter, Hannah, as a warrior.6 months ago
Ken Fall
Have you taken the time off you deserve? Your healthy self wants you to
Each year nearly half of American workers don't take all their paid time off. And that's generally not a good idea.6 months ago
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
SafeUT app sees ‘record-breaking’ use in 2023
The SafeUT app saw "record-breaking" utilization during 2023, program leaders and partners announced Tuesday.6 months ago
Pete Muntean and Gregory Wallace, CNN
Pilots can lose their jobs for getting mental health care
Commercial airline pilots are required to hold what’s called a first class medical certificate, which mandates a visit to an FAA-designated doctor, known as an aviation medical examiner, every 12 months for pilots 40 years old and younger.6 months ago
Candice Madsen, KSL TV
NAMI Utah offers free classes for parents and adolescents dealing with mental illness
NAMI is offering free classes for both parents and adolescents that are dealing with mental illness.6 months ago
Karah Brackin
Gov. Cox, first lady Abby Cox hold annual summit for mental health of children
Gov. Spencer Cox and first lady Abby Cox held an annual summit Tuesday addressing mental health of children.6 months ago
Debbie Worthen
Utah State University hosts panel on suicide prevention for student-athletes
The message at Utah State University during a suicide prevention workshop Monday night emphasized the importance of seeking help.6 months ago
Ken Fall
Lessons from one woman’s journey with depression
A toolkit of practices and therapies helped this mom find balance in life.7 months ago
Alex Cabrero
YCC Family Crisis Center in Ogden now accepting text messages
It is certainly not the easiest job out there. Amber Paaso will be the first to tell you she's burned out of doing it in the past.7 months ago
Sanjay Gupta, CNN
Surgeon General warns of impact social media has on mental health of teens, young adults
The U.S. Surgeon General is once again warning of the impacts of social media on mental health, especially among teens and young adults.7 months ago
Amy Donaldson, KSL Podcasts and Debbie Worthen, KSL TV
Investigators reopen case involving complaints against Juan Diego High coach
The district attorney has asked Draper police to reopen an investigation into a Juan Diego High football coach after parents have complained about his behavior.7 months ago
Ladd Egan and Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV
Utah adds Spanish version of suicide prevention tool on World Mental Health Day
Utah celebrated World Mental Health Day with a first-of-its-kind prevention training — in Spanish.7 months ago
Brianna Chavez and Mary Culbertson
Mental health receiving center revamped, now open in Salt Lake City
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Receiving Center opened again to the public after being revamped with new services and more space. While located on the University of Utah campus, the center opens it's doors to anyone that needs it, 24/7.7 months ago
Aley Davis
7th grade football player spreads mental health awareness after losing teammate to suicide
A 12-year-old boy is working to raise awareness after his football teammate died by suicide in October 2022.8 months ago
Peter Rosen
Utah man’s mission began on an overpass
Men are four times more likely than women to die by suicide. For Joe Tuia'ana that’s more than a statistic.8 months ago
Ken Fall
Overcoming the grip of opioid dependence
Heber City woman moves past opioids to a life free from debilitating pain.8 months ago
Candice Madsen
Huntsman Mental Health Institute leads world’s largest genetic study of suicide
Researchers at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute are leading the largest genetic study of suicide in the world. Twenty-two countries are participating in the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC).8 months ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Camille N. Johnson and Ganel-Lyn Condie
This week on Sunday Edition, Boyd Matheson sits down with Camille N. Johnson, General President of the Relief Society for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Ganel-Lyn Condie.8 months ago
Brittany Tait
How a Cache Valley art studio is using clay to heal
A new art studio in Cache Valley promotes inclusivity, safe spaces, creative learning and it's using clay to heal.8 months ago
Tamara Vaifanua and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Talking to kids about the dangers of underage drinking
With kids heading back to school, doctors say it's a good time for parents to talk to them about the dangers of alcohol.9 months ago
Karah Brackin
Southern Utah parents create AI app for mental health check-ins
A southern Utah couple wants to change the game when it comes to understanding and taking charge of emotional and mental health.9 months ago
Associated Press
US suicides hit an all-time high last year
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted Thursday.9 months ago
Chris Megerian, Associated Press
Veterans see historic expansion of benefits for toxic exposure as new law nears anniversary
Hundreds of thousands of veterans have received additional benefits in the past year after President Joe Biden signed legislation expanding coverage for conditions connected to burn pits that were used to destroy trash and potentially toxic materials.9 months ago
