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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.
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In other news, Davis Behavioral Health has received $8.2 million to build supportive housing for those struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, and Panguitch residents urged to prepare for potential dam failure
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The new Essential Elements classroom will open more room for the Bridger's special education programs to reach a greater range of students.
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A post-9/11 wars veteran tells how objects he brought home remind him of the civilians and people he served with in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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March 1 is Global Day of Unplugging, a day set aside to encourage people to disconnect from the electronic world, experience nature, talk to people, and, even if just for a day, live life without screens. Setting boundaries around phone use can benefit mental, emotional, and social health. So, consider putting your smartphone in the “friend zone” on March 1 and beyond by trying these tips.
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Today we’ll talk with Rep. Clancy about mental health issues, homelessness, and other issues.
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In the tradition of books like Breath and Wintering, Sleepless combines science, historical research, and personal experience to explore the complicated relationship women have with darkness.
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Many people struggle with mental illness, and it can make life very challenging. Unhoused people are no different. Some struggle with mental illness and some do not.
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In other news, Intermountain Health assembled 350 mental health kits as part of its ongoing work in suicide prevention.
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The master plan is meant to be a guide for private and public entities to create more effective and equitable behavioral health systems in Utah.