As Utah presses on with its combat against a dire mental health crisis, the significance of 988 Day, taking place on a Sunday, resonates deeply within the state’s borders. Per data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as detailed by FOX 13, Utah is grappling with a higher prevalence of depression in its cities, with Ogden, Salt Lake City, and Logan all ranking alarmingly high on the national scale. In a stark revelation, State Rep. Steve Eliason (R-Sandy) outlined that “suicide is the leading cause of death for children in the state of Utah, and we lose far too many Utahns to suicide.”