(Salt Lake City, UT) — Mental health issues, including anxiety, ADHD, and rising suicide rates, are now the leading cause of death for young people in Utah. A recent legislative audit highlights significant barriers to mental health care access, with many insurance providers listing “ghost providers.” Initiatives like SafeUT, a mobile app offering direct access to licensed professionals, are seeing high usage. Lawmakers, including Rep. Steve Eliason, are working on statewide mental health screenings in schools and addressing the role of firearm access in youth suicides.