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.
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Sleep Can Have Huge Impact On Children’s Mental Health
KSL is focusing on Kids in Crisis in an effort to shine a light on a challenging topic for parents and children. One big factor on overall mental health is how much sleep you get. -
What Should Parents Watch For When Monitoring Their Kids’ Mental Health?
As families navigate the mental and emotional obstacles the pandemic has presented, there are a few simple things parents can do right now to monitor their children’s mental health. -
Utah Mom Pleads For Parents To Talk To Their Teens
Nationwide, mental health-related ER visits increased 31% last year for teenagers. One family whose 14-year-old daughter is part of that group shares its message for other parents who aren’t sure how to help their teens. -
New Program Offers Hope To Utahns Struggling With Mental Health
A program in Utah brought new life to those suffering with mental health issues. KSL TV spoke to one woman who never thought she'd still be alive until the Power of Hope program found her. -
Utah Women Introduce Resolution To Recognize Int’l Overdose Awareness Day
Two Utah women are hoping to raise awareness for overdose and addiction in the state by recognizing August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day. -
Colleagues Remember Physician’s Life, Urge Others To Seek Help For Mental Health
Health care workers and friends gathered at Riverton Hospital Friday to remember Dr. Cesar Briganti, who they say died by suicide after a yearslong struggle with depression that was magnified during the pandemic. -
Utah’s COVID-19 Helpline Busier Than Ever
Nearly a year into the pandemic and it appears the number of people needing help from the Utah Strong Recovery Project, a program that offers free counseling for pandemic-related concerns, is going up. -
New App Connects First Responders To Immediate Mental Help
COVID-19 is a pressure-cooker for the thousands of first responders in Utah and it’s taken a toll on their mental health. Experts hope a new app will make it easier for those workers to get help. -
Lawmakers Push Mental Health Days For Students Amid Pandemic
Legislation proposed in Utah and Arizona would add mental or behavioral health to the list of reasons students can be absent from class, similar to staying out with a physical illness. -
Study: Caring For COVID Patients May Increase Risk Of Mental Health Problems For Caregivers
More than half of health care workers caring for COVID-19 patients could be at risk of mental health problems, according to a new study released this week led by scientists at University of Utah Health.
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