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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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. -
Utah Program Reaching Out To Homebound, Isolated Seniors
One organization is helping to create meaningful relationships for seniors who are homebound or suffer from any form of isolation. -
Having Realistic Expectations For 2021 Is Important, Doctors Warn
Many of us are banking on 2021 being a better year but the reality is we face many months before life starts getting back to normal. Experts say there are dangers in having unrealistic expectations. -
Tips To Avoid Effects Of Social Isolation Brought On By Pandemic
By wearing masks and social distancing we many have avoided COVID-19, but chances are several people have been unable to dodge one of its serious side effects – social isolation. No one is immune, but there are some things you can do about it. -
Utah’s New, Expectant Mothers Report Struggles During COVID-19
In the last eight months, the new Huntsman Mental Health Institute has seen a massive increase in mental health problems among new and expectant mothers.
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