SALT LAKE CITY — One in three Utah teenagers reports experiencing serious emotional distress requiring mental health care, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
In response, the state has poured millions of dollars and thousands of professionals into improving access to care.
In 2022, the average wait time for a teenager to see a therapist in the Salt Lake metro area was 4-6 months. Today, wait times have improved, with many families now reporting waits of one to two months…