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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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Date News Item Outlet
05/12/2021 ‘Just kind of worn out’: If you’re feeling tired over a year into the pandemic, it’s normal ABC4
05/11/2021 Upgraded Huntsman crisis care center offers increased hope for patients battling mental illness KSL.com
05/07/2021 Support for Utah moms dealing with loss on Mother's Day Fox13
04/13/2021 How one Utah boy realized he needed help for depression at a young age KSL.com
04/02/2021 The Hinckley Report: Mental Health and COVID-19 PBS Utah
03/29/2021 Here’s what Utah is doing now to address the ‘tsunami’ of mental health needs Deseret News
03/13/2021 Mental health experts warn of a ‘2nd pandemic’ stemming from COVID-19 Deseret News
03/11/2021 Mental health has been ‘a second pandemic’ during a year of COVID-19, Utah doctors say The Salt Lake Tribune
02/04/2021 New App Connects First Responders To Immediate Mental Help KSL TV
01/26/2021 Utah leads on innovative solutions to mental health crisis  The Salt Lake Tribune
01/14/2021 Huntsman Mental Health Institute at University of Utah dedicated  Deseret News
01/14/2021 New Huntsman Mental Health Institute will help Utahns during COVID-19 and beyond, leaders say  The Salt Lake Tribune
01/14/2021 Study: Caring for COVID-19 patients may increase risk of mental health problems for caregivers KSL.com
12/24/2020 Having realistic expectations for 2021 is important, doctors warn KSL TV
12/17/2020 Good Things Utah: Experiencing personal struggles? Call the Utah Warm Line ABC4
12/09/2020 Utah’s new and expectant mothers report struggles during COVID-19 KSL.com
11/28/2020 U of U Researchers discover genes linked to suicide KSL.com
11/24/2020 Why inpatient psychiatric treatment can be the hope families need: one Utah Teen’s story KSL.com
11/20/2020 COVID-19 long-haulers face mental health challenges KSL TV
11/19/2020 Older adults’ mental health is suffering during Covid-19 KSL TV
11/16/2020 New CEO chosen for Huntsman Mental Health Institute The Salt Lake Tribune

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