Summit County Health Director Phil Bondurant said the early 2026 survey found men are suffering with significant mental and behavioral health challenges between the ages of 10 and 44. In the U.S., Bondurant said, suicide is the second leading cause of death, behind unintentional injury. “It’s the ei
Utah faces an acute mental health access crisis. According to Mental Health America, Utah ranks 50th out of 51 nationally for the combination of high mental illness prevalence and low access to…
The Carmen B. Pingree Autism Center of Learning, a key provider of care and support for Utah families with children living with autism spectrum disorder, has announced plans to relocate from its…
As Utah state and local leaders continue to look for ways to improve services for Utahns in need, a panel of lawmakers on Thursday reviewed a legislative audit focused on one piece of the puzzle: behavioral health. Even though legislative auditors set out to answer the simple question of whether Uta
As Utah state and local leaders continue to look for ways to improve services for Utahns in need, a panel of lawmakers on Thursday reviewed a legislative audit focused on one piece of the puzzle: behavioral health. Even though legislative auditors set out to answer the simple question of whether Uta
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Because the measles vaccine is routinely recommended only for children 12 months of age and older, babies are especially vulnerable to infection. Here’s what to know.
A physician in Southern Utah is calling on doctors, both local and across the country, to make time for rest and relaxation in their busy schedules.
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