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Utah students report improved mental health and reduced substance use, according to a large state survey.

Survey shows a 28% decrease in students considering suicide since 2023.

Family meals positively impact student outcomes, while screen time affects sleep and homework, the survey finds.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah students report fewer symptoms of depression and thoughts of suicide, and fewer students say they have used alcohol or drugs compared with two years ago, according to a new statewide survey.

New data from the 2025 Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) survey , released Thursday, also shows more students are eating meals as a family compared to the last survey in 2023. More than 78,000 students from across the state particip

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