DHHS News

UDOH statement on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

(Salt Lake City) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH), following the direction of the FDA and CDC, is today lifting the statewide pause on the administration of the Johnson...
Last updated: April 23, 2021

Statement on Johnson & Johnson vaccine

(Salt Lake City) – The Utah Department of Health (UDOH) is today recommending vaccine providers temporarily pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The pause is to allow...
Last updated: April 13, 2021

Utah Reaches a Vaccination Landmark in the Battle Against COVID-19

More than 1 million Utahns have received at least one dose of vaccine (Salt Lake City) – The state of Utah is encouraged to note that 1,013,308 Utahns have received...
Last updated: April 7, 2021

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Media guides and safe messaging

How we talk about suicide, mental health, and traumatic events matters. When we follow safe messaging guidelines, we contribute to a hopeful narrative about triumph over adversity. We communicate that support is available. Safe messaging promotes resiliency, encourages help-seeking, publicizes prevention successes, and encourages actions to help prevent suicide. 

When writing about suicide, mental health, or traumatic events follow safe messaging guidelines. Here are some of our favorite resources.