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 Having regular family meals can help prevent suicidal thoughts and <br />substance use. In a typical week, 56.5% of youth eat at least one meal <br />with their family 5 or more times. This is a slight drop from 60.9% in <br />2021. <br />Click here to view results from the Southwest District, which includes <br />Washington, Iron, Beaver and Garfield counties. <br />The linked image cannot be displayed. The file may have been moved, renamed, or deleted. Verify that the link points to the correct file and location. <br />Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks to <br />students at Desert Hills High School, St. George, Utah, April 4, 2023 | Photo by <br />Chris Reed, St. George News <br />“The SHARP survey is the most comprehensive source of information on the <br />challenges and opportunities our youth face—because the information comes <br />from youth themselves,” said Gov. Spencer J. Cox in a Department of Health and <br />Human Services news release. “Good data helps us identify risks and develop <br />policies and interventions that help all Utah families and youth feel supported, <br />safe, and able to thrive. We appreciate having parents and school districts <br />actively involved in this survey.” <br />Data from the SHARP survey has been used to: <br /> Educate parents about the harms of social media on youth. <br /> Expand access to mental health services and resources. <br /> Create the Parents Empowered campaign which encourages <br />parents to talk to their children about the dangers of underage <br />drinking. <br />4 <br /> <br />