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.
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...
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.
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...
La recuperación tras una lesión va más allá de la curación física: también es una batalla mental. Descubre por qué la actitud mental juega un papel fundamental para volver más...
Injury recovery is about more than physical healing—it’s a mental battle too. Learn why mindset plays a critical role in returning stronger, safer, and more confident.
Utah authorizes a state-funded clinical trial studying psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD, marking a cautious, evidence-first approach to psychedelic research. HB390 is a necessary first-step, and lays the...
Huntsman Mental Health Institute’s FY25 Annual Report shows record demand, expanded access, and statewide impact - highlighting what's possible when care, research, and education work together.
Electroconvulsive therapy is often misunderstood—but it’s a safe, highly effective treatment for severe depression. Learn how ECT works, who it can help, and how experts support patients every step of...
The Doctor Is Not In — But the Chatbot Is. As mental health AI tools rapidly enter everyday life, Utah is charting a pragmatic path forward. In a new npj...
Hilary Coon, David Grunwald, and Chris Hill have been elected for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements throughout their careers.
When most people imagine the experience of cancer, they picture a clear path. But for many patients, cancer doesn't unfold that way. Uncertainty and changing timelines can affect emotional well-being.
It's common for teenagers go through emotional ups and downs and do things that don't seem rational. Learn the two hallmark signs of bipolar disorder in teens along with other...
Researcher Warren Pettine, MD, helps advance standards for responsible medical AI through new peer‑reviewed publication. SAFE-AI integrates ethical checkpoints directly into standard development workflows, helping organizations proactively identify and mitigate...
A combination of hot temperature and high air pollution is associated with increased risk of suicide in the following days, although it's unknown whether environmental changes directly cause increased risk.
Words matter. For some cancer patients, language like "fight", or "battle" feels empowering. But for others it can lead to guilt, exhaustion, or fear of being seen as "giving up".
