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OPINION: Essential keys for fighting suicide

UPDATED: AUGUST 3, 2022 AT 2:51 PM
BY
Jay Mcfarland

Suicide is an epidemic that’s sweeping the nation. A recent CDC study shows that the U.S. average life expectancy has gone down for two years in a row, despite scientific and life-saving advances. Why? Because of suicide and drug overdoses.

Does your teen suffer from mental health issues like depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts?

The University of Utah developed an app that can help your kids find the help they need. It’s called the SafeUT App. You can download it for free in the iTunes or Play Store.

How else can we fight the epidemic?

Jay Mcfarland hosts the JayMac News Show as well as the fictional podcast, Hosts of Eden. KSL Newsradio is part of Bonneville Media and based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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