HMHI stories by year

Celebrating 40 years of compassionate mental health care and five years as Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the organization reflects on its history, honors its pioneers, and advances a bold vision...

Laura B. Dunn, MD, was named chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah, effective December 1, 2026.

As calls rise during the summer, Utah’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline continues to answer 90% of contacts while providing support around the clock.

The Salt Lake Tribune covers the opening of the University of Utah's Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, designed to transform medical education, research, and collaboration.

NIH awards clinician-researcher a prestigious K23 grant to study TMS as a potential treatment for methamphetamine use disorder during pregnancy.

Starting college or returning to campus? Discover expert tips on college mental health, managing stress, building routines, adjusting to campus life, and accessing University of Utah student resources and counseling...

Each dollar spent on a mindfulness-based opioid misuse treatment could yield $12 in economic benefit, a new study has found.

Researcher clinicians at U of U Health are working with patients to test non-pharmaceutical treatments for depression and anxiety. Clinical trials give pregnant people more options, grant new hope for...

Believing you're being watched or targeted can be a symptom of delusional disorder—not just a conspiracy belief. Here's how to recognize the signs and respond with empathy.

Explore how AI is supporting better mental health care through earlier intervention, easing the burden on providers, and promoting responsible AI use.

¿Se siente estresado(a), abrumado(a) o encerrado(a) en casa? Descubra cómo solo 10 minutos al aire libre pueden mejorar su estado de ánimo, aumentar su concentración y favorecer su salud mental.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck indoors? Discover how just 10 minutes outside can boost your mood, sharpen your focus, and support your mental health.

Utah’s CALL-UP psychiatric consultation program connects providers to mental health specialists, improving access, diagnosis, and treatment statewide.

Huntsman Mental Health Institute honors Karen Haight Huntsman’s legacy of philanthropy, compassion, and enduring impact on health care and the University of Utah.

University of Utah Psychiatry training programs are helping patients access mental health care sooner, reducing wait times and addressing the psychiatrist shortage in rural Utah and Idaho communities.

Las vacaciones de verano pueden ser divertidas, pero para algunos niños, perder las rutinas escolares puede afectar su salud mental. Aprende formas sencillas de ayudar a tu hijo a prosperar...

Summer break can be fun—but for some kids, losing school routines can affect their mental health. Learn simple ways to help your child thrive all summer long.

¿Su hijo es quisquilloso con la comida y las comidas son un momento de estrés? Le compartimos cinco consejos respaldados por expertos que le ayudarán a hablar sobre la comida...

Picky eating and mealtime stress? Here are five expert-backed tips to help you talk about food in ways that build healthy habits for life.

Here's how mindfulness, a practice of paying attention to present moment experiences with curiosity and compassion, can help at times when feeling stressed and overwhelmed.

Addressing a critical care gap, a new outpatient program at Huntsman Mental Health Institute provides compassionate, patient-centered care for adults navigating perinatal and reproductive mental health challenges.

Dave Eldredge’s path to leadership was shaped by hardship, loss, and healing. Today, he is using those experiences to build a mental health system grounded in trust and dignity.

W. Brett Graham, MBA, MPA, has been appointed Institute President of Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah.

A landmark PNAS study analyzing 122 years of U.S. data reveals century-long cycles in suicide rates and a persistent youth suicide crisis, showing rising risk among younger generations shaped by...