Focusing on Mental Health Research & Treatment

As part of a world-renowned academic health system, the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) focuses on transformative discovery through research, excellence in mental health training and education, and exceptional mental health care for patients and their families.

HMHI’s hospital facility, formerly University Neuropsychiatric Institute, offers a safe and healing environment and provides a continuum of mental health care. HMHI researchers are a pioneering force in expanding understanding of the complex functions of the brain to better serve current and future patients and the broader community. HMHI academic programs are devoted to caregiver education and training the next generation of exceptional physicians.

Our Legacy & History

A Historic Gift

In November 2019, the University of Utah announced a historic commitment of $150 million from the Huntsman Foundation to establish Huntsman Mental Health Institute. HMHI will build on the reputation and excellence of the University's full-service psychiatric hospital, formerly University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI), its network of outpatient clinics, and the Department of Psychiatry, to become a national model for mental health education, research, treatment, and care.

Initially, HMHI will work on expanding academic programs, growing research initiatives, and building clinical programs focused on young adults.
“It is past time to change the stigma and misperceptions about mental health.”
— Peter R. Huntsman, CEO, Huntsman Foundation

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News & Announcements

Jul 09, 2021

How to Identify and Discuss Self-Harm in Teens

As a parent, if you suspect your child may be engaging in self-harming behaviors, you may not be sure what to do to help. In this in-depth discussion, psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Conover explains how to identify signs of sel...

Jul 07, 2021

Why Does the LGBTQIA+ Community Suffer from Poor Mental Health at Higher Rates?

Everyone has a sexual orientation and gender identity, but people who identify as part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community are at higher mental health ri...

Jul 01, 2021

HMHI Celebrates Psychiatry Faculty Awarded Tenure and Promotions

HMHI is very proud to recognize our incredible faculty for their innovative psychiatric pursuits. Tenure recognizes a scholar's high impact and scientific contributions in their field. Promotions are awarded when a facul...

Jun 25, 2021

Are You Burned Out?

So, how do you define burnout? What are the signs to look for? How do you cope? Tina Halliday, LCSW, Behavioral Sciences Manager at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses burnout and offers some helpful tips and way...

Jun 10, 2021

Studying the Pre-Adolescent Brain to Gain Insight into Mental Health Disorders

University of Utah Health scientists and collaborators with the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Consortium have developed a rich resource for studying how the brain changes and matures during adolescence. T...

Jun 04, 2021

Mental Health Care Should Begin in Your Clinic: An Approach for Integration

While mental health access through insurance coverage has improved, efficient screening and placement is key to getting patients into mental health care. By taking deliberate steps to integrate depression screening into ...

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