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 with Intermountain Healthcare and SelectHealth 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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‘Out Of Darkness Walk’ To Be Held Virtually For Social Distancing
Organizers announced the Out of Darkness Walk set for the weekend will be held virtually this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. -
COVID-19 Impacts Drug Abuse & How People With Addictions Get Help
A recent report shows drug overdoses are on the rise across the country, and the founder of a local nonprofit said the pandemic has impacted the way people with drug addictions can get help. -
Utah Program Helping Veterans Win War Against PTSD
An estimated 800,000 American troops struggle with PTSD, and a Utah program called Heroes Haven is working to help those veterans. -
Davis County Receiving Center Provides Possible Solution To Critical Emergency Response Gaps
About one in five Utahns suffer from poor mental health, according to the Gardner Policy Institute. Many end up either in jail or overwhelmed with health care costs. The KSL Investigators took an in-depth look at the first pilot program in Utah providing necessary resources. -
FCC Designates ‘988’ As New National Suicide Prevention Hotline Number
You soon will be able to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by dialing 988 after the FCC designated it as the national suicide prevention hotline number. -
Utah Police, Health Care Workers At Greater Risk For Mental Health Problems During Pandemic, Study Says
As cases of COVID-19 continue to spike in Utah, first responders are feeling mental strain. Add all of last month's protests and riots to that, and police are under even greater pressure. -
Weber County Using Art Installations In Fight Against Opioid Addiction
Four Weber County communities are joining forces in the fight against the effects the coronavirus pandemic is having on an already serious problem: opioid addiction. -
COVID-19 Budget Cuts Could Impact Mental Health Funding
COVID-19 has impacted our economy in ways we never would have imagined. Several important mental health bills the passed in March could be on the chopping block. -
5 Ways To Keep Kids Mentally, Emotionally Healthy This Summer
When the pandemic hit, a West Jordan mom saw it as an opportunity for more family time but now with the summer here, her kids are bursting at the seams to get out of the house and have fun. -
3 Tools for Helping Sad, Disappointed Teens During Coronavirus Pandemic
Isolation and loneliness can bring out sadness in teenagers, especially during a pandemic. When an Eagle Mountain teen started feeling hopeless, her family, teacher and peers interceded.
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