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Jul 13, 2021

Latest Research Strengthens Link Between Genetics and Suicidal Behaviors

Three U of U Health studies find new genetic links to suicidal behavior.

Jul 09, 2021

NIH Grant Supports Clinical Trial to Determine if Video Games Can Relieve Late-Life Depression

University of Utah Health scientists investigating whether an intervention based on video games can relieve late-life depression in older adults.

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 ...

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...

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Date News Item Outlet
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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