You don't need to be a news expert to recognize the truth - that Utah is experiencing an epidemic of depression, suicide, and prescription opioid misuse. But here's one other truth. All of us can learn to take positive action to help make certain these issues don't devastate the lives of our families, friends and loved ones. That's why our stations are joining together to bring you information and resources you need to fight these very real but solvable problems. Because a Healthy Mind Matters.
Bryant Jacobs was serving in Iraq in 2004 when his vehicle was struck by an IED. (Courtesy, Bryant ...

Utah Army veteran shares mental health journey, resources for others

Bryant Jacobs was serving in Iraq in 2004 when his vehicle was struck by an IED. He knew there was a long road to recovery ahead.
When someone is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, a crisis-receiving center can...

New crisis receiving center in Price serving rural communities

When someone is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, a crisis-receiving center can serve as a safe alternative to a hospital. A new facility in Price is filling a critical need.
Nicole Attleson, a player for the with Wasatch Warriors, her son who is also is also a football pla...

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.
A sign of Michael Maddix in front of his family's front yard has they remember him during Suicide P...

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. 
When people call 988, they're directed to a crisis worker specialized in helping them. (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.
Brittany Bagdasarov's life changed for the better when she met two people. Her partner, Arman, who ...

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.
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How to help your kids deal with back-to-school stress

For the Arnett family, "back to school" means getting back on schedule. But it hasn't come without challenges.
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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.
Diego Luna discusses his mental health struggles during his second season as a midfielder for Real ...

‘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.
Anton Nootenboom, "The Barefoot Dutchman", walks across the country to bring awareness to men's men...

‘The Barefoot Dutchman’ and his remarkable trek for men’s mental health

Anton Nootenboom, "The Barefoot Dutchman", makes his way across the U.S. to spread awareness for men's mental health.
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‘Elmo loves you!’ Our favorite red Muppet stars in mental health campaign

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we all deal with stress and different emotions. In January, Elmo asked a simple question online that sparked a huge conversation.
A psychiatrist at the Huntsman Mental Health is recommending to build a "mental health toolkit."...

Building a mental health toolkit

When life overwhelms you, sometimes there's not just one solution; which is good to have a variety of tools in your "mental health toolkit."
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Lehi school resource officer, middle schooler prevented Utah student’s planned suicide

The Alpine School district said a seventh grader who brought a gun to his Lehi middle school last November, planned to take his own life. A school resource officer and a fellow student stepped in.
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Utah’s Hope Hero Foundation is saving teen lives

Discover how The Hope Hero Foundation empowers teens and prevents suicide. Be the hero of your own story!
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week: How to recognize the signs and get help

Carrie Jackson said when the pandemic hit, her daughter, Emma, started showing signs of an eating disorder.
Lauren Hess has struggled with depression since she was a teen. Seasonal Affective Disorder affects...

‘You can actually find joy again’: Why Utahns are at higher risk for seasonal affective disorder, how to cope

Seasonal affective disorder affects about 10% of Utahns, according to a Huntsman Mental Health Institute doctor.
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Free SAFE2FEEL conference teaches coping, confidence-building skills

Mental health experts say there’s an epidemic of loneliness. 
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SafeUT app sees ‘record-breaking’ use in 2023

The SafeUT app saw "record-breaking" utilization during 2023, program leaders and partners announced Tuesday.
Kelsey (left) and Wendy Fayle (right) holding up a NAMI sign. (Courtesy: Wendy Fayle)...

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.
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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. 
Dexton Obray was only 14 years old when he took his life in Monroe, Utah in October 2022. (Obray Fa...

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.
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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.
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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).

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