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Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights importance of recognizing warning signs and seeking help

KSL News • October 6, 2026 • health

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Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights the importance of recognizing emotional distress signs and reducing stigma to save lives, with experts noting mental illness affects about one in five adults.
Mental health symptoms are often invisible, contributing to stigma and isolation, making it harder for individuals to seek support.
Loved ones can help by noticing changes in behavior, mood, hygiene, or expressions of hopelessness, and by initiating direct conversations about mental health and suicidal thoughts.
Organizations and workplaces are encouraged to foster open dialogue and provide support through education and suicide prevention initiatives.
Resources for help include the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline reachable by calling or texting 988.

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