Sara Weber
A
thread 1/7
Amid a youth mental heath crisis, young Utahns are finding creative ways to save lives through connection, community, conversation and more.

A few of them spoke with me about the work they do, why they do it and their advice for other young Utahns ✨🧠

https://www.sltrib.com/opi...
06:27 PM - Apr 25, 2024
Avatar Avatar
0
0
2
Sara Weber
A
thread 2/7
I’m excited to share these candid interviews about the challenges, successes and impacts of peer-to-peer mental heath support programs in our state.

I’ll share a new interview every Tuesday and Thursday through May, Mental Health Awareness Month.

https://www.sltrib.com/opi...
06:27 PM - Apr 25, 2024
0
1
Sara Weber
A
thread 3/7
Up first is Shem, Encircle Provo’s assistant home director.

In high school, he sought connection through Encircle. Now, at 24 years old, he says he’s “really lucky” to be able to help other young Utahns find community and self-expression.

https://www.sltrib.com/opi...
06:27 PM - Apr 25, 2024
0
0
Sara Weber
A
thread 4/7
Students battle the stress of classwork, the impacts of a pandemic and a pressure to be perfect every day, says junior Makaylee Moore.

Her own experience with body image and anxiety led her to CAPS, a unique BYU program.
https://www.sltrib.com/opi...
11:41 AM - May 02, 2024
0
0
Sara Weber
A
thread 5/7
Teen girls are experiencing record high levels of sadness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.

Sarah Brown of Bridle Up Hope says equine-assisted learning could be a solution for some of her peers.
https://www.sltrib.com/opi...
11:41 AM - May 02, 2024
0
1
Sara Weber
A
thread 6/7
Maddie joined Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program, in the sixth grade.

Now in high school, Maddie says the skills she's learned in Hope Squad have helped her check in on her own mental health — and save a friend's life.
https://www.sltrib.com/opi...
10:57 AM - May 13, 2024
0
0
Sara Weber
A
thread 7/7
Between the ages of 3 and 17, Natalie Clark spent six years in and out of Utah’s foster care system.

Now she’s the foster care liaison for Salt Lake County's Youth Action Board, a program that helps Utah youth who are experiencing homelessness.

https://www.sltrib.com/opi...
11:34 AM - May 13, 2024
0
0

 

{{ notificationModalContent }} {{ promptModalMessage }}