Rural Mental Health

In other news, Tooele County Search and Rescue saved a dog that fell into a mountain mine over the weekend. And, a hospital in Price is getting a behavioral health unit as soon as next month.

Mountain West texters are more likely to bring up self-harm in crisis conversations than Americans at large. Rural areas face barriers like geographic isolation and a lack of mental health resources.

The National Parent and Youth Hotline connects people in crisis across the country with trained specialists. A new study found it made a measurable difference for those callers.

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.

Utah ranks sixth in the nation for suicides. Utah's Carbon, Emery and Grand counties are frequently ranked first in the state for suicide deaths with coal miners at a significantly higher risk for suicide.

Utah State University Extension recently partnered with 13 states on the Western Region Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network Grant. The university…