(Cedar City, UT) — Over 20-thousand-dollars has been raised for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with the fifth annual “Out of the Darkness” walk in Cedar City. Roughly 300 people took part in the event. Organizer Bri Sherratt said Iron County has suffered 12 suicide deaths in the past […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is talking about suicide prevention. Governor Cox opened his monthly news conference yesterday by talking about the death of a friend by suicide the day before. Cox talked about the new national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that went into effect last […]
DRAPER, Utah (AP) — The mother of a 10-year-old Utah girl who died by suicide is speaking out about the bullying and racial harassment that her daughter endured. Izzy Tichenor was autistic and the only Black student in her class in the town of Draper, near Salt Lake City. She […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah leaders have announced a $2 million suicide prevention campaign to combat a spike in teen suicides throughout the state and encourage residents to prioritize their mental health. Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox announced the three-year campaign Monday alongside other lawmakers, representatives from medical providers and […]
People in Sevier County have something new popping up in their yards, but it’s not a weed or political campaign. White and blue signs across the county in front yards, businesses and schools dot neighborhoods with positive messages. Never lose hope. You are worthy. Your life matters. You are loved. […]
