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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Parents Fight For Opioid Education Earlier In The School System
Two families who have experience tragic loss first hand are on a mission to teach kids about the dangers of opioids in Utah at an earlier age. -
Two Families Find Healing From Addiction Through Marathon Racing
Addiction is a devastating disease often hurting the lives of family members behind the scenes. One special relationship between two people has transformed broken lives. -
Addiction Doesn’t Discriminate: A Utah Grandfather’s Journey Back From The Brink
Life-threatening drug addiction often begins innocently. For one man, prescription pain pills took him on a dangerous path. -
Ogden Man Overcomes Addiction With Help Of Intermountain Healthcare’s Access Center
Many people struggling through opioid addiction often face the burden of additional mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, or suicidal ideation. Intermountain Healthcare saw a need to help people in immediate crisis. -
Youth Council Organizes Class To Talk About Preventing Teen Suicide
There are lots of things in libraries that can help teenagers learn about life. At the Millcreek Library Thursday afternoon, there was a class to teach teenagers the value of each life. -
Local doctor, father fights migraine disease in honor of his daughter
Migraine disease is an invisible illness affecting more than 40 million Americans. A local doctor has teamed up with the Utah Film Center to shed light on the misunderstood disease. -
Recent graduate unwinds in a Provo sensory deprivation float tank
You might not have to head to the Great Salt Lake to find saltwater in Utah. A new salty trend in the state also has mental and physical health benefits. -
Sen. Hatch, Rep. Stewart recognized for suicide prevention efforts
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health American recognized Senator Orrin Hatch and Representative Chris Stewart for their leadership in making suicide prevention and mental health a legislative priority at a dinner Tuesday, June 12 in Washington D.C. -
Experts say locking up firearms reduces chance of youth suicide
The number of youth dying by suicide has tripled in the state of Utah in the past decade. Lawmakers, activists, educators are now learning that half of those between the ages of 10 and 17 who took their own life last year in Utah did so by using a firearm. -
Utah among top states in U.S. for increased suicide rates
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – New numbers on suicide released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a dramatic rise in rates across the country, and here in Utah. In response to that public health crisis in 2017, Utah state legislators decided to do more to look for answers, and find out why […]
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