Mental health

A Homeless camp in Salt Lake City is pictured on Wednesday, March 31, 2021....

Devin Oldroyd

What do we need to change about how we address homelessness?

Some experts are suggesting "seismic" changes in how we address homelessness in the country. What could those changes look like?

2 days ago

susan powell domestic violence holidays...

Becky Bruce and Britt Johnson

Advocates: Domestic violence calls increase over holidays

One advocacy group said it sees a 10 to 15% increase in people requesting help because of domestic violence during the holidays.

6 days ago

A teenager uses his mobile phone to access social media, Sydney, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. (Dean Le...

ROD MCGUIRK, Associated Press

Australia’s House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media

The bill would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media. It's now left to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.

7 days ago

Michelle Lee

How to prioritize mental health at work

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Betsy Schwartz of the Center for Workplace Mental Health to learn how to address mental health issues at work.

10 days ago

The Utah State Prison in Draper is pictured on Tuesday, July 12, 2022....

Tammy Kikuchi

Utah State Prison introduces KAVA program to promote healthy communication

The Utah State Prison is introducing a new program called KAVA to help inmates learn how to reject violence.

15 days ago

Egg yolks, oily fish, and mushrooms are some examples of foods high in Vitamin D....

Michelle Lee

Get your Vitamin D from food this winter

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Dr. Amy Lee to learn how food can be a great alternative source of Vitamin D.

17 days ago

Alexandrea Bonilla

Reports of bullying in Utah increased on SafeUT app over last year

The SafeUT app saw more tips about bullying in Utah than any other tips between July 2023 and June 2024.

21 days ago

Michelle Lee

How to identify and prevent substance use disorder

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with the HEART Initiative's Tim Keady to learn how to spot the signs of substance use disorder.

1 month ago

Reminder to set your clocks back, Daylight Saving comes to an end this weekend and with the change ...

Michael Camit and Diana Jones

How could daylight saving impact you?

Daylight saving comes to an end this weekend. While we'll get an extra hour of sleep, the change can cause a big hit to our health.

1 month ago

Taking back our relationship with food means to be empowered enough to trust our own selves with ou...

Michelle Lee

Do you have a toxic relationship with food?

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Nutritional Therapist Kim Shapira to learn how to "take back our relationship with food."

1 month ago

The Davis County Health Department, Davis Behavioral Health and other community partners host an an...

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com

Davis County to hold mental health screening for children from preschool to 6th grade

Davis County health officials are hosting a mental health screening for children aged preschool to 6th grade.

1 month ago

Music is one of the ways that people cope with their mental health struggles....

Michelle Lee

Coping with mental health struggles through music

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Singer-Songwriter Ryan Meeks to learn how music helped him navigate his mental health journey.

2 months ago

Reformer Pilates is a type of Pilates that uses reformer machines. These machines have adjustable s...

Michelle Lee

What is reformer Pilates, and why is it good for us?

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Collin and Heidi Christensen of BODYBAR Pilates to learn how reformer Pilates is beneficial.

2 months ago

School officials participate in a ribbon cutting for the Snoezelen Room at the Al-Basma Special Edu...

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com

BYU helps provide multi-sensory room at school for special education in Jerusalem

With help from the BYU Jerusalem Center, the Al-Basma Special Education School has opened a multi-sensory room for students with autism.

2 months ago

We hear so much about how AI will take our jobs, do all of our chores, and write our emails. But ca...

Amanda Dickson

Can AI relate to us as a friend?

We hear so much about how AI will take our jobs, do all of our chores, and write our emails. But can AI make good companions?

2 months ago

Allessandra Harris Gurr

One in eight women suffer from postpartum depression

A behavioral health expert says there are several ways to receive help with postpartum depression, including therapy.