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National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah presents Free Online Support Groups and Mental Health Seminars

Apr 27, 2020 04:28PM ● By NAMI

Mental Health Awareness Month will culminate in virtual NAMIWalks on May 30 rather than typical 5k’s.

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Group therapy meetings go online, but meet new challenges

Apr 27, 2020 03:23PM ● By Bill Hardesty

As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, group therapy programs have gone online with consequences.

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The benefits of poetry in a time of uncertainty

Apr 15, 2020 03:23PM ● By Katy Whittingham

April is National Poetry month, and exposing children to poetry, especially in a time of social distancing and school closures, can help them learn, connect and cope.

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West Valley City Mayor Ron Bigelow inducted into ChamberWest Hall of Fame

Apr 13, 2020 03:07PM ● By Darrell Kirby

The chamber of commerce, which represents businesses in West Valley, Taylorsville, Kearns, and West Jordan, inducted Bigelow at its 2020 Annual Awards Gala at the Maverik Center.

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Area restaurants adopt new strategies to appeal to customers during coronavirus crisis

Apr 08, 2020 10:53AM ● By Drew Crawford

Easy-to-use website helps hungry locals find restaurants with phone ordering and takeout.

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Children’s film festival comes to the Viridian

Apr 02, 2020 11:23AM ● By Alison Brimley

The Tumbleweeds Film Festival for children, centered in downtown Salt Lake City, aimed to reach a wider audience this year by holding field-trip screenings for elementary schoolers at the Viridian Event Center.

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Residents express differing opinions about panic buying

Apr 02, 2020 10:54AM ● By Drew Crawford

Hoarding supplies, like distilled water, puts those with underlying health conditions at risk say some residents, while others say people are panicking for no reason.

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