Mental Health Resources

"We listen to the person, we listen to their story. We persuade them to seek help by instilling hope in them," said Summit County health educator Alyssa Mitchell. "Before you persuade, listen to what they have to say."

Notice a dip in your mental health around this time of year? You’re not alone. Maria Shilaos joins me to talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder. 

PARK CITY — These past two days, KSL Newsradio has talked about QPR training to deal with depression and suicide ideation. “Q” stands for question. “P” stands for persuade. “R” stands for refer. You’ve asked the question if someone is troubled. Then, you’ve persuaded that person to get help. “It’s now time to figure out […]

PARK CITY — The holidays are a time for joy and family, but for some, they can trigger depression, and even suicidal thoughts. But a new training is helping Utahns detect struggles in our loved ones to prevent tragedy. It’s the CPR of mental health. You’re keeping someone alive until professional help arrives. “You’re providing […]

The Utah State Hospital is on track to cut down wait times for people to undergo mental health treatment before they can stand trial.

Mental health concerns -- including suicidal ideation and attempts -- are on the rise among Utah’s young people, according to a state health report.

The story of Romeo and Juliet is one of the greatest fictional tragedies of all time, but mental health and suicide prevention experts are trying to keep the story from sparking real-life tragedies here in Utah. 

Utah ranks fifth in the nation when it comes to suicide rates, according to new numbers released this week.

Depression knows no bounds, especially in teenagers who suffer from it and other behavioral issues. But hope still abounds for them in the form of outpatient day therapy in Utah.

More clinics throughout Utah are providing Ketamine, an anesthetic used to medically induce sleep in patients for surgery, to fight depression.