UT: Mental Health
'Sextortion' cases on rise in UT and nationally
The FBI is warning the public about an increase in the crime known as "sextortion," when suspects target minors and threaten or coerce them into sendi…
UT governor's office discusses importance of service, volunteerism
Ahead of National Service Day, the governor's office brought together Utah leaders to discuss the importance of service and volunteerism. Utah Lt…
Report: Utah ranks among top 10 states for overall health and well-being
Utah ranks among the top 10 states in the 2023 America's Health Rankings report, which "aims to understand the comprehensive health and well-being of …
UT program aims to help first responders through horsemanship
A new program in Utah wants to help first responders learn to recognize and work through their traumatic life events through horsemanship. This …
UT sues TikTok, alleging negative mental-health impacts on youths
On Tuesday, the state of Utah announced it is suing TikTok as it claims the social media platform "baits children into addictive and unhealthy use." …
Mental health crisis center expected in South Salt Lake
A new mental-health crisis center is coming to South Salt Lake. Expected to open in 2025, the new 24/7 Kem and Carolyn Gardner Crisis Center will …
Survey: Social Emotional Development a Top Priority for Parents
A new survey finds a majority of parents of children younger than six in Utah and across the country rated social emotional development the most impor…
USU Finds Clinicians Aren't Well-Versed in Transgender Health Care
Much has been said about the need for gender-affirming health care - but a Utah State University study says many health-care providers don't have the …
UT Doc: Unchecked Stress Levels Can Lead to Health Consequences
It is Community Health Improvement Week, and one Utah family care physician wants people to use the time to think about the effects that stress may …
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs
Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …
Nonprofit Group Urges School Districts to Focus on Mental Health Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one group wants school districts in Utah and across the country to focus on critical mental health support…