Suicide Prevention

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Paul Nelson

Mental health issues are on the rise during pandemic

Doctors see some reports show mental health issues across the country are on the rise, especially among children. 
3 years ago
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Eric Openshaw

9 Family Suicide Prevention Tips: Making the Hard Conversations A Little More Approachable

This article about family suicide prevention tips is sponsored by the SafeUT App and University of Utah Health. Suicide is never an easy topic to discuss. But since right now is National Suicide Prevention Month it’s a good time to have the hard conversations. Preventing suicide means your mental health and your family’s mental health […]
4 years ago
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Todd Fooks

COVID-19 stress counseling is available and free to Utahns

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- COVID-19 stress counseling is now available and free for Utahns.  The Utah Strong Recovery Project is providing support for mental health damaged by the stress of COVID-19.  A media release from the Project says, “services include emotional support, crisis counseling, mental health education and coping strategies, and referral to additional services […]
4 years ago
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Paul Nelson

Unusual trends regarding suicide prevention in Utah in the age of COVID-19

Advocacy groups have beefed up staffing on suicide prevention hotlines in Utah, and they're reporting a different type of person calling for help.
4 years ago
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Curt Gresseth

Live Mic: Rep. Chris Stewart wants answers about Utah’s high suicide rate

Utah. Rep. Chris Stewart wants to understand and lower Utah's surprisingly high suicide rate.
4 years ago
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Mary Richards

Schools on the front lines of suicide prevention

Monday kicks off suicide prevention week and as part of our coverage of this public health crisis, we are looking at the different ways schools are helping watch out for our youth.
5 years ago
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Josh Tilton

Tackling suicide prevention in Utah with Jon Gossett

In the span of two weeks, two people in Tooele, UT had committed suicide -- that's when Jon and Tracy Gossett realized they needed to do something to make a change.
5 years ago
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Mary Richards

How to persuade someone who is suicidal to stay and get help

"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."
5 years ago
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Eric Openshaw

Why a Utah Man Hopes Music Can Prevent Suicide

 Worth of Souls is healing people’s pain through the power of music. It's fighting anxiety, depression, and even helping to prevent suicide. Whether it’s relief from depression, anxiety, or pain, Worth of Souls has the perfect spiritual song for you. 
6 years ago