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

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...

May 26, 2021

A Place for Healing and Hope: Huntsman Mental Health Institute Breaks Ground on Mental Health Crisis Care Center

University of Utah and Huntsman Mental Health Institute held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Mental Health Crisis Care Center on the future site of the HMHI Campus of Hope. The new 24/7 facility will welcome people exp...

May 22, 2021

HMHI Expert Spotlight: Q&A with France A. Davis, MSPAS, PA-C

France is an experienced and passionate physician assistant with a diverse background and over 13 years of experience. He was hired by the U of U Department of Psychiatry in 2019 as a core advanced practice provider in o...

May 21, 2021

First-of-Its Kind Mental Health Translational Research Building Receives $90M in Funding from Utah State Lawmakers

Utah lawmakers approved $90 million in funding that will be combined with $65 million in funds from the Utah philanthropic community for the Utah Mental Health Translational Research Building at the University of Utah, H...

May 13, 2021

Chamber Champions Interview with Mark Rapaport, MD

In an interview with the Salt Lake Chamber, Mark Rapaport, CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the organization, mental health awareness in the community, how companies can have an impact on their emp...

May 06, 2021

Why Practice Gratitude at Work

While Americans are less likely to express gratitude at work than anywhere else, it’s sorely needed – especially in health care. Associate professor/lecturer of social work Trinh Mai explains the importance of gratit...

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