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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.
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.
University Of Utah Researchers Discover Genes Linked To Suicide
Researchers at University of Utah Health's Huntsman Mental Health Institute have detected more than 20 genes that may play a role in suicide.
Mental Health Demands Of Pandemic Taking Toll On Counselors
Therapists are working hard to keep up and see more people during the COVID-19 pandemic, but hearing about it can impact them emotionally as well.
Meet Emotional Needs Of Children While Protecting Your Parents From COVID-19
CEDAR CITY, Utah – The coronavirus has provided unique challenges for multigenerational families living under the same roof. A Cedar City family has found ways to keep their grandfather healthy and meet the social and emotional needs of their children. When Susan Merrill moved her family to Utah two years ago, she took her 84-year-old […]
The Quiet Crisis: Utah Law Enforcement Share Mental Health Struggles With KSL
In 2018, more police died by suicide in the United States than died in the line of duty. And the number of law enforcement suicides went up dramatically in 2019. KSL heard from officers statewide about their mental health struggles in an exclusive survey.
Utah Veteran Fights Her Way Back From The Brink
Military deaths by suicide have increased by as much as 20% this year, and the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System is changing the way it treats mental health.
The Quiet Crisis: KSL Surveys Firefighters Statewide On Mental Health
Since 2012, suicides have outpaced line of duty deaths for first responders nationally. It is a statistic Utah's firefighters are not immune to, and departments across the state are making changes to address this quiet crisis.
Occupational Trauma Program Offers Help To First Responders Struggling With Mental Health
First responders frequently deal with traumatic events that impact their mental health, and those experiences can change the way they experience the community where they live.
Utah Couple Runs Mormon Historic Pioneer Trail To Bring Awareness To Mental Health
People who have run marathons know it usually takes months and months of preparation, but how about running more than 50 marathons back to back to back? One Utah couple hit the road a couple months ago to do just that, and to spread awareness about mental health.
Americans Feeling More Stress In 2020 Election Than In 2016
A poll by the American Psychological Association found that two-thirds of U.S. adults said the presidential election is stressing them out this year, compared to just over half of adults in 2016.
Salt Lake VA Develops New Approach To Curb Opioid Use Among Veterans
The opioid epidemic has taken a terrible toll on American military veterans. Many try to manage pain from battle wounds with the painkillers and get addicted. But doctors with the Salt Lake City Veterans Affairs Healthcare system have developed a different approach and are sharing it with others.
Stressed Freshmen Missing Quintessential College Experience
It’s a major life milestone, the first time many U.S. teens have ever been on their own. Even in normal times, freshman year in college can be a jumbled mix of anticipation, uncertainty and emotional highs and lows.
Utah Steps Up Help For Families Facing Grief From Suicide, Drug Overdose & COVID
A number of families across Utah are facing grief at a time when being connected feels dangerous because of COVID-19, so the state is stepping up efforts to support families in the critical days after a traumatic loss.
Intermountain Healthcare To Hold Virtual Mental Health Event
Intermountain Healthcare announced a virtual event to connect people dealing with mental health challenges, especially during this time of social isolation and uncertainty.
Grieving Family Finds Dead Brother’s Storage Unit
UPDATE: Members of a heartbroken family who were searching for their dead brother’s storage unit have found his belongings.
Grieving Family Desperate To Find Dead Brother’s Storage Unit
A grieving family is asking for the public's help to find their dead brother’s storage unit somewhere in the Provo area.