Healthy Minds Self-Assessment - Utah
If you are concerned about yourself or someone you love, take a few minutes to complete an anonymous self-assessment. You can select your county to be connected with local resources.
Additional Resources for Parents
Here are additional resources to help you or your loved ones.
Ketamine Treatment
Ketamine is a highly effective treatment for overwhelming depression, anxiety, PTSD, or thoughts of self-harm. Ketamine is renowned for its ability to bring a rapid reduction in symptoms.
Make a Safety Plan
Use this safety plan template from University Pennsylvania faculty, Barbara Stanley and Gregory K. Brown, to plan ahead and be prepared for difficult situations for you or your loved one.
https://letsfightteensuicide.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Brown_StanleySafetyPlanTemplate.pdf
SafeUT App
The SafeUT app provides a way to connect to licensed counselors that are ready to listen to any sized crisis or concern. Help is immediate and confidential, and as easy as reaching for your phone and sending that first text.
Suicide Risk Factors - LGBTQ+ Youth
Certain risk factors can increase a person’s risk for suicide. Keep in mind that recognizing these factors in yourself or others does not automatically mean you are suicidal or that someone is considering suicide.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/suicide-risk-factors/
TMS Therapy
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a safe, effective long-term treatment option for depression, OCD, PTSD, anxiety and other mental illnesses. TMS uses magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI, to stimulate brain function and cause the brain to develop new neural pathways.
Warnings Signs - Live On Utah
We don’t always know when our loved ones are in danger. Staying informed can help us identify the warning signs of suicide in those who need help. Read more about common indicators to watch for.
