(Salt Lake City, UT) — Mental health issues, including anxiety, ADHD, and rising suicide rates, are now the leading cause of death for young people in Utah. A recent legislative audit highlights significant barriers to mental health care access, with many insurance providers listing “ghost providers.” Initiatives like SafeUT, a […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah State Board of Education has adopted new health education standards for grades K-12. The Deseret News reports that it’s the first time the board has new health education standards since 1997. The vote on Thursday culminated a near two-year process to update the standards, which […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Doing intensive mental health and substance abuse screenings for people who enter Utah county jails was identified as a top priority for state officials several years ago. But the Standard-Examiner reports the money has dried up and now lawmakers are searching for ways to find more funds. […]
