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On top of the challenges of caring for a new baby, the state of Utah is raising awareness about the increasing number of mothers who are experiencing mental health issues.

February has been declared Utah Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Depression and anxiety rates in new mothers are increasing every year, according to the Utah Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System.

State lawmakers capped off the third full week of the legislative session passing a number of bills, including rules to make dating apps safer, and adding Diwali as a state commemorative period.

Lawmakers passed several bills on Friday, including requiring dating apps to provide resources to assault or rape survivors, and a bill legalizing fireworks during Diwali.

The Utah Legislature is considering a bill that would create a Great Salt Lake special license plate and direct revenue toward lake-related preservation efforts. Learn more.