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New programs show promise in teen mental health crisis
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted May 23 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
Wait times have improved for Utah teens needing access to mental healthcare, thanks to a big boost from the state. But experts say there's still more that can be done.
New programs show promise in teen mental health crisis
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Updated May 22 - 1:42 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — One in three Utah teenagers reports experiencing serious emotional distress requiring mental health
Recognizing the early signs of mental health concerns in children
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated May 22 - 6:30 a.m. | Save Story
Experts say mental health concerns in young children can start much earlier than many people realize, even when they're infants. That's something Lindsey Stevens learned the hard way.
West High Clinic helping remove barriers to teen mental health care
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 22 - 1:00 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — Transportation, cost and long wait lists can make it difficult for teens to access mental health care
Recognizing the early signs of mental health concerns in children
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted May 22 - 12:20 a.m. | Save Story
West Valley City — Lindsey Stevens said her son, Asher, is a bright, energetic fifth grader. "He loves musical theater.
Salt Lake County DA, mental health experts, families call for Utah mental health reform
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted May 8 - 4:12 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — May is Mental Health Awareness month, and several people in Salt Lake City joined forces at a
New program helps Utah children process trauma and grief before it follows them into adulthood
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated March 31 - 11:46 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospital will now offer trauma and grief counseling through a
Brain-based therapy offering some patients relief from depression
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated March 28 - 1:34 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — For Kimberly Shock, the mental struggle came after knee surgery. "I'm an athlete, and so it was
Library discussions bring men’s mental health to the surface
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated March 26 - 2:28 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — Therapists have said it’s common for men to repress things like trauma, grief, stress and anxiety.
'Hope Squad' empowers kids to look out for peers' mental health
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Jan. 31 - 1:03 a.m. | Save Story
Ogden — What started in Utah two decades ago has grown into a nationwide program, changing how schools talk about
'Stamp Out Suicide': How a Utah man is using a newspaper to save lives
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Dec. 16 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
Layton — Before most people know where they're headed for the day, Kris Cottrell is already on the road. Through his
Utah family donates $10 million to support youth mental health
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Dec. 5 - 4:12 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — A Utah family is making a major investment in youth mental health. The Huntsman Mental Health
Former Marine helps other veterans cope with mental health struggles
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Nov. 21 - 6:46 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City -- For many veterans, leaving the military doesn't mean leaving the stress behind. Bryce Gosney, a
Mental health for infants to preschoolers: Help is here
Annie Knox, KSL-TV | Updated Sept. 9 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
West Valley City – Stephanie Jashinsky is no stranger to heartbreak. “i had five previous pregnancies that all ended in
Her dad seemed full of life. Now she shares his story to help others heal
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
North Ogden — When Lynsey Mahoskey thinks of her dad, Mike, she remembers laughter, friendship, and fun. "Anyone who
988 Day: Utah leaders highlight lifeline's impact, rising call volume
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Sept. 9 - 2:45 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City — When someone is in crisis, every second matters. For Utahns who feel like they have nowhere to turn,
St. George mom shares warning after FBI sees rise in sextortion scams targeting teen boys
Lauren Steinbrecher, KSL | Updated Sept. 2 - 7:38 p.m. | Save Story
St. George, Utah -- A St. George mom is sharing a warning for other parents, as the Fbi says it's seeing a huge rise in
From law enforcement to healing: Utah clinician shares personal journey with PTSD
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated July 23 - 1:18 a.m. | Save Story
Bluffdale — Men's mental health often goes unnoticed, especially for those struggling. One Utah man is breaking the
