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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Officials Break Ground On New Mental Health Crisis Care Center In Utah
From sirens and handcuffs to compassionate, efficient care, Utah has taken a giant leap forward in how we treat mental health disorders. -
NAMI Utah Fights Mental Health Stigma With Annual NAMIWalks Your Way Fundraiser
Making mental health a priority, especially during such a challenging year, has never been more important. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah is hosting their 18th annual NAMIWalk Your Way fundraiser Saturday. -
May 20 Declared As ‘Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day’ In Utah
As part of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Gov. Spencer Cox declared Thursday as “Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day” in Utah. -
Post-Traumatic Growth: How To Find Meaning, Resilience & Strength In Adversity
Millions experienced disruption and loss during the global pandemic. Finding meaning and joy in the midst of that pain can be difficult. Research showed our most traumatic experiences can transform us in surprising ways. -
Local Business Encouraging Utahns To ‘Taco Bout’ Mental Health
May is mental health awareness month, and one local business is encouraging people to "taco 'bout" mental health. -
125 Utahns Walk 100 Miles To Raise Awareness For Suicide
A group of 125 Utahns walked 100 miles as part of the 5th annual suicide walk hosted by the Life's Worth Living Foundation. -
Former Police Officer Now Trained To Help First Responders With Mental Health
Deputies from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office have started the healing process after two of their own were shot in the line of duty. A former police officer wants them and other first responders to know there is help. -
US Suicides Dropped Last Year, Defying Pandemic Expectations
The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data. -
USU Student Loses Housing After Mental Health Crisis
A Utah State University student said she was threatened with eviction after expressing suicidal thoughts to her roommates. Mental health experts are concerned after a similar thing happened last fall to a student living in an Orem apartment complex. -
BYU Studies Show Impact Of Stress Before Age 5
Traumatic childhood events may have something to do with girls' delinquency behaviors and parenting practices by fathers, according to two new mental health studies from BYU.
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