Mental Health
Aimee Cobabe
Equality Utah supports bill clarifying rules for therapists when it comes to conversion therapy for minors
Equality Utah is supporting a bill adjusting rules for therapists when it comes to conversion therapy for minors.13 hours ago
Michelle Lee
Winter blues: light therapy and lifestyle changes can help
SALT LAKE CITY – With the chilly weather and the shorter days, many people are prone to experience the winter blues. In the latest Let’s Get Moving with Maria podcast episode, host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Jason Hunziker from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute about ways people can overcome the winter blues. Seasonal depression […]1 day ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV and Aimee Cobabe, KSL NewsRadio
Utah Senate approves changes to transgender care bill, passes on to Gov. Cox
SB16 bans gender-confirming surgeries for minors and also places a moratorium on puberty blockers for minors.11 days ago
Mark Jones
KSL at Night: How do we solve gun violence?
KSL at Night hosts Taylor Morgan and Maura Carabello speak with Clark Aposhian, chairman of the Utah Shooting Sports Council about gun violence.13 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Transgender youth-related bills pass Senate, advance to Utah House
Three bills that dealing with transgender-related issues have been approved by the Utah Senate and now move to the Utah House for consideration.18 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah congressman discusses his bill to ban US teens under 16 from using social media
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, discusses his new bill that would ban American kids younger than 16 from using social media platforms.19 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Bill banning transgender-related surgeries on minors advances after key Senate vote
SB16, sponsored by Sen. Mike Kennedy, R-Alpine, places a ban on transgender-related surgeries for minors.19 days ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Davis County offering free mental health screening event for teens
The free event will allow Parents and their teens in 7th through 12th grade to check in with a mental health professional in person.20 days ago
Mark Jones
Social media to blame for decline of mental health of youth, Gov Cox says
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says social media is having a negative impact on the mental health of the youth.25 days ago
Allessandra Harris
Davis School District has support team for military-connected children
Davis School District has a Military Support Team that provides help for students with connections to the military.26 days ago
Mark Jones
Gov. Cox expresses concern over social media impact on children
Concerns over the impact social media is having on the state's children were raised by Gov. Spencer Cox during an symposium on Tuesday.27 days ago
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
The health benefits of a random act of kindness
Spreading kindness not only helps others feel better about themselves — it can also boost the giver's health and happiness, according to research. It's a win-win for all.3 months ago
Amie Schaeffer and Lindsay Aerts
Utah adults have highest mental illness rate in country
A study found 26.86% of adults in Utah report some kind of mental illness including substance use disorder and thoughts of suicide.4 months ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Domestic violence awareness with candlelight walk
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the U.S. have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.4 months ago
Adam Small
USU opens new mental health fund in memorial of Coach Anderson’s fallen son
Utah State University hopes the Robert Cason Anderson Mental Health and Wellness fund will help provide resources to athletes and staff.5 months ago
Simone Seikaly
In Utah, more women are likely to attempt suicide than men
Utah women have specific risk factors for suicide, including domestic violence, religious dissonance, opioid and substance use, and LGBTQ+ identies.5 months ago
Lindsay Aerts
Misinformation spreads about new suicide prevention lifeline 988
Some who've called the suicide prevention hotline 988 are using social media to spread concern about police being sent to their homes.5 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Twitter self-harm hashtag concerning for Utah mental health experts
A Twitter hashtag linked to self-harm content on the social media platform prompts concern from Utah mental health experts.5 months ago
Allie Litzinger
Gov. Cox opens up about past mental heath struggles at press conference
Gov. Cox spoke of a friend's suicide, Utah's high suicide rate, and resources that are available to those experiencing mental health issues.6 months ago
Simone Seikaly
How to help kids maintain a healthy body image in the digital age
Body image issues can arise in kids as young as 3 years of age. A psychiarist joins Dave and Dujanovic to offer insight.6 months ago
Simone Seikaly
Rep Stewart’s suicide prevention hotline, 988, goes live this week
It's been a long time in the making but the new number to call for suicide prevention, 988, will finally be live across the nation this week.7 months ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Staffing may be short at Huntsman Mental Health Institute; expert says reach out anyways if you need help
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute is experiencing a staffing shortage, but Business Operations Manager Anne Stephens says to call anyways if you need help.8 months ago
Amanda Dickson
Mental health services expanding for children (and parents) in Utah
Utah officials note a 300% increase in mental health crises in children over the last ten years. Immediate help can be a gamechanger.9 months ago
Waverly Golden
Alex Boyé performs at Utah Suicide Prevention Concert
Alex Boye will be performing at a suicide prevention concert that has free admission. Tickets are already sold out.9 months ago
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