Mental Health

Mental health awareness and resources from KSL NewsRadio

Mental wellness is an integral component of overall health. It helps us handle the stresses of life, perform well in work or school, and maintain healthy relationships.

Our team at KSL NewsRadio is dedicated to sharing mental health stories that impact our community. Whatever you are experiencing, you are not alone.

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The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah is working on a new plan to address m...

Michelle Lee

Addressing mental and behavioral health challenges in Utah

Utah has a growing need for mental health professionals and services. What are some of the challenges the state is facing?

1 day ago

Sen. Lincoln Fillmore, R-South Jordan, talks about legislation he is proposing for the 2025 General...

Emma Keddington

LISTEN: Legislators propose bill tackling cellphone use in schools

Sen. Lincoln Fillmore joined KSL at Night to describe the bill, which would give school districts more power to restrict cell phoneuse.

4 days ago

Kristy and Misti, two victims of dating violence, are photographed together in West Jordan....

Ashley Fredde, KSL.COM and Alex Cabrero, KSL TV

As the school year begins, parents are urged to speak to teens about dating violence

As the school year begins, West Valley Police are urging parents to talk to their teenagers about dating violence.

9 days ago

Intermountain Children's Health says emotional and mental distress often worsens as children enter ...

Eric Cabrera

Intermountain Children’s Health advises on back-to-school emotional wellness

Intermountain Children's Health says emotional and mental distress often worsens as children enter back-to-school season.

15 days ago

The Kids Online Safety Act is expected to be voted on next week. Social media apps are pictured on ...

Eric Cabrera

Utah doctor helps parents navigate social media challenges

One Utah doctor explains the social media struggles impacting Utah's youth.

16 days ago

Blake Lively poses for photographers upon arrival at the UK Gala Screening for the film 'It 'Ends W...

Curt Gresseth, Diana Jones

Movie “It Ends With Us” shines harsh light on domestic violence

A therapist shares her experience about domestic violence from the point of view of both victim and abuser.

18 days ago

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Emma Keddington

LISTEN: New York Times reporter offers insight on the pursuit of happiness

Can you track your level of happiness, like you would steps or heart rate? New York Times reporter Jessica Grose explored that question.

19 days ago

You can minimize self-sabotage by conquering the five hazardous attitudes, which are anti-authority...

Michelle Lee

Self-sabotage: Why do we do it and how do we overcome it?

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Pilot and Author Ricky Brown to learn how we can overcome self-sabotage.

19 days ago

FILE - The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple ...

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Justice Department sues TikTok, says company violates children’s online privacy law

The Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law.

28 days ago