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Districts investing in grief support to help students cope with COVID-19 loss
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (690+ words) SAN DIEGO, Calif. " Returning to school can come with mixed emotions for students, especially those processing the death of a loved one from the pandemic. The ongoing crisis is prompting districts to invest in more resources to help grieving students…...
Utah bill that ends gender affirming care for minors is one step closer to becoming law
1+ week, 3+ day ago (353+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A bill that bans gender affirming care for minors in Utah is one step closing to becoming law, after passing in a senate committee Wednesday evening. House Bill 174, according to its sponsor, Cedar City Representative Rex Shipp…...
New BYU study finds most young adults aren't dating, and many struggle to start
2+ week, 5+ day ago (166+ words) PROVO, Utah " A new BYU study confirms what many young people are experiencing: most eligible individuals aren't dating, and those who do find it extremely challenging. The research shows that less than one-third of people aged 22 to 35 are dating regularly,…...
Homeless 'mega-shelter' may get blocked by Utah House GOP leadership
2+ week, 5+ day ago (389+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Utah's House Majority Leader has filed a bill that would block plans for a homeless shelter campus in Salt Lake City's Northpointe neighborhood, angry over what he suggested were broken promises to protect the Great Salt Lake....
How to protect your mental health during uncertain times
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (331+ words) WASHINGTON, Utah " After a barrage of tough stories across the nation over the last couple of days, how are you dealing with your mental health? "It helps to tap into nature and kind of get away from it," said Washington…...
Utah is the healthiest state in the US, even with the inversion, study shows
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (240+ words) Sure, the recent inversion that provided a smooth blanket of yuck over the valleys may say otherwise, but when it comes to overall health, Utah is the top state in the entire country. Sure, the recent inversion that provided a…...
CommonSpirit takes a comprehensive approach to treating chronic pain
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (345+ words) Chronic Pain is a significant health issue in the United States, affecting millions of people. 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with ongoing pain. Dr. Jeff Pence, with CommonSpirit, says he sees a ride range of chronic pain conditions including back…...
Homeless Utahns call for housing, not distant shelters: 'Let us be neighbors"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (432+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " As Utah's state legislature prepares to return to session on Tuesday, homeless advocates gathered at the Capitol on Thursday to voice their concerns about proposed housing legislation and demand real solutions to the state's homelessness crisis. Travis…...
Budget cuts could be coming for Utah's mental health resources for students, others
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Budget cuts could be coming to state education programs, and it's had people worried about what could happen next. With about a day's notice, educators, administrators, parents, and families who want suicide prevention and mental health initiatives,…...
'Hope Squad' teaches importance of suicide prevention, mental health awareness
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (375+ words) FARMINGTON, Utah " Hundreds of elementary students came to Farmington High School on Thursday to learn the importance of suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Among those students was Weber High School senior Lily Lutz. Nearly six years ago, she found…...