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May 17, 2022

101: Finding the Right Mental Health Person for You

Working on your mental health can be a long and difficult journey, so choosing the right professional that you feel comfortable with is important. Producer Mitch had to try out three specialists before he found someone h...

May 16, 2022

Why Mental Health Clinicians Should Measure Outcomes and Contribute to Research

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, Jeremy Kendrick, MD, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Provider Informaticist, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "Come On In, the Water’s Fine: Making the Case for Measur...

May 06, 2022

E31: 7 Domains of Anxiety

Anxiety is defined as an anticipation of a future threat. The physical and emotional signs of anxiety are uncomfortable, and it's a natural human response to avoid uncomfortable things. But most of us have been anxious a...

May 05, 2022

Rescate a su adolescente de un trastorno alimentario

Los adolescentes suelen tener fuertes reacciones emocionales acompañadas de sentimientos de frustración, agobio, mal humor, cansancio y enfado. Como padre, ¿cómo puede saber si los factores de estrés físico y psico...

May 04, 2022

Rescue Your Teen from an Eating Disorder

Teenagers often have strong emotional reactions accompanied by feelings of being frustrated, overwhelmed, moody, tired, and angry. As a parent, how can you tell if physical and psychological stressors have led your teen ...

May 03, 2022

How Digital Tools Can Impact the Psychiatric Care of Older Adults

On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Ipsit V. Vahia, MD, a geriatric psychiatrist, clinician, and researcher, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "Digital Mental Health and Aging: Opportunities and Pitfalls."

Apr 28, 2022

Mental Health Is Just As Important As Your Physical Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a time for us to prioritize our physical and psychological well-being. Together we can address the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders, and learn how ...

Apr 25, 2022

Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah Launches National “Grand Challenge” to Eliminate Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Stigma   

Together, with national experts across the country, Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah launched a nationwide collaborative effort to eliminate mental health and substance use disorder stigma. 

Apr 22, 2022

University of Utah College of Nursing Brings COVID-19 Support Program to Community Health Workers

The University of Utah's College of Nursing is offering COVID-19 support groups for community health workers that have been impacted by the pandemic.

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Our Experts in the News

Date News Item Outlet
02/17/2022 ‘Healing Out Loud’ short film contest invites students to talk about mental health KSL-TV
01/25/2022 Increasing calls to Utah’s crisis line show Utahns are struggling, but seeking help Deseret News
01/17/2022 Should Utah legalize ‘magic mushrooms’? Bill creates psychedelic task force KSL Studio 5
01/12/2022 Report: Demand jumped for mental health services in Utah in 2021 KSL-TV
11/18/2021 Suspect your child is being bullied? Here are 5 things you should do KSL Studio 5
11/18/2021 How the COVID-19 pandemic has increased misinformation of public health ABC4
11/17/2021 After girl’s suicide, Utah experts discuss how parents can help children who are being bullied SL Tribune
11/16/2021 U of U experts say early positive education, culture of kindness can combat bullying KSL-TV
11/16/2021 Race, disabilities impact bullying and suicide rates, experts say KSL.com
09/17/2021 Mental health is a surging problem amid COVID-19, especially for kids. What’s Utah doing to meet the need? Deseret News
09/02/2021 Mental health resources at kids’ fingertips! This Utah app is a powerful tool that will help KSL Studio 5
09/01/2021 Mental health professionals say the pandemic led to more substance abuse, mental health problems KSL.com
08/27/2021 SafeUT: Help with any sized problem, any time ABC4 Good Things Utah
08/27/2021 Utah doctors dispel 6 myths they say are stopping parents from trusting masks The Salt Lake Tribune
06/29/2021 How To Best Support LGBTQ+ Youth Who Struggle With Depression, Anxiety KSL TV
06/19/2021 The epidemic after a pandemic: How COVID-19 impacted substance use issues KUTV
06/11/2021 Studying the Pre-Adolescent Brain to Gain Insight into Mental Health Disorders 365 Wellness
06/04/2021 How Naomi Osaka’s announcement is raising awareness about mental health ABC4.com
05/27/2021 Officials Break Ground On New Mental Health Crisis Care Center In Utah KSL TV
05/26/2021 Officials break ground at site of South Salt Lake mental health crisis center The Salt Lake Tribune
05/24/2021 Huntsman Mental Health Institute to add new research building KSL News Radio
05/22/2021 What puts Utah on the verge of being a leader in mental health care? Robert Gehrke explains. The Salt Lake Tribune
05/19/2021 Could an approved depression treatment help curb meth cravings? KUTV
05/18/2021 Overshadowed by opioids: Experts say meth is the next epidemic to address KUTV
05/14/2021 New mental health crisis center planned for South Salt Lake KUTV
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

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