Mental Health

Our hosts celebrate Pioneer Day with a discussion of Utah facts, novel achievements, and its biggest struggles as a state.

On this episode, we talk about the benefits of nature. Our guest is Marc Berman, founder and director of the Environmental Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Chicago.

After Trump administration cut special services on the 988 hotline, Wyoming and Colorado step up to keep LGBTQ+ youth safe during crisis.

The recently launched federal Wildland Fire Therapy Service is now available to help fire fighters ease the mental strain of battling wildfires.

We preview the USU Sorenson Center's upcoming Caregiver Burnout Workshop, as well as other services the center provides.

Ashley Yaugher, USU Professional Practice Extension Associate Professor of Health & Wellness talks about the upcoming 2025 Elevating Hope Summit: Taking Substance Use Disorder & Suicide Prevention to New Altitudes.

Evidence shows a national emergency in children's mental health, and students in Utah are among those who need more school-based mental health services.

Shireen Ghorbani and Wayne Neiderhauser, former Utah Senate President, discuss Utah's approach to tackling homelessness and its causes.

In other news, over 100,000 turkeys were killed after testing positive for avian flu. And, pilots are picketing at the Provo Airport for better wages and scheduling.

The nonprofit Bridle Up Hope works to improve the mental health of girls and women through the healing power of horses.