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.
‘Because of Hannah’: Utah mom who lost daughter to suicide provides resources for others
Laura Warburton remembers her daughter, Hannah, as a warrior.
SafeUT app sees ‘record-breaking’ use in 2023
The SafeUT app saw "record-breaking" utilization during 2023, program leaders and partners announced Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
How to help kids cope with anxiety
The start of a school year can be an exciting time for kids, but some may feel a little anxious about it. Here's how to help.
Family pushes for suicide prevention in face of difficult tragedy
A Cache Valley family is trying to spread the word about help for suicide prevention and bring some positive change from their own horrible tragedy.
Improved diagnostics, treatments increase autism diagnoses in Utah minorities
For years, research found white children had the highest rates of autism, but, for the first time, diagnoses among historically under-served populations in Utah are now comparable with white children.
Despite reports of unanswered calls, many Utahns get help through 988
Almost 9% of calls made to 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline in Utah, went unanswered according to data from April and May of this year.
Utah mom says mothers need to reach out for help with depression, anxiety
About 15 to 20 percent of women experience more severe symptoms of depression or anxiety during or after pregnancy than the average woman.
Utah Ranch helps veteran families recover and reconnect
A military family in Morgan County is helping veteran families from around the country recover and reconnect after enduring PTSD, and injuries while in a war zone.
Gun deaths hit record high in the US; most in Utah are suicides
Gun deaths in the United States hit a record high in the first year of the pandemic. Now a new report shows they climbed even higher in 2021.
The Quiet Crisis: How first responders will help fill the trauma-informed therapy gap
Tens of thousands of first responders put their life and emotional wellbeing on the line every day in Utah. But who cares for them when their own mental wellbeing is on the line?
LGBTQ+ Teens tend to suffer more from mental illness and suicide ideation, study shows
Teens across the United States are struggling more and more with mental illness and suicide ideation, especially LGBTQ+ teens.
Supporting minority teens in Utah: Overcoming challenges and finding solutions
Being a teenager can be challenging enough but imagine facing those difficulties as a minority in a predominantly white community. A recent student risk assessment survey found Black and Hispanic students are more likely to feel unsafe at school.
Teens in Crisis: The concerning increase in sadness, depression among teen girls
According to new data from the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey, teen girls are facing higher levels of sadness and hopelessness than ever before. It's a trend concerning Utah doctors and many Utah families.
Jordan School District prioritizing mental health for students and staff
In 2021, 3-in-5 teen girls said they felt persistently sad and hopeless, and more than 1-in-4 girls reported they seriously considered attempting suicide -- up significantly since 2011.
Utah drops out of top 10 states for highest suicide rate, but experts remain concerned
For the first time in years, Utah is not in the top 10 states for the highest suicide rate. While some may be quick to applaud the improvement, Utah's suicide experts share why they remain concerned.
Utah lawmaker questions schools leaving money on the table for mental health screenings
Schools screen vision and hearing, so why not mental health? While funding is available, most Utah schools do not take part in a state program to provide mental health screenings in school, even though suicide is the number one cause of death among Utah teens.
100-mile walk to Wendover raises awareness for suicide prevention
Several Utahns are taking part in the annual 100-mile walk to Wendover from Tooele City to raise awareness for suicide prevention.