Miranda was struggling with debilitating depression and suicidal ideation after trying countless treatments and therapy prescribed by her doctor. The team of mental health experts at Huntsman Mental Health Institute...
People are becoming increasingly interested in classic psychedelics as potential interventions to treat a range of mental health conditions. Psilocybin is a classic psychedelic that is showing promising results in...
If you’re interested in seeking ketamine treatment for depression, you probably have a few questions about how it all works. Here is a quick overview to help you along your...
Young adults who use social media are three times as likely to suffer from depression. Understand social media's negative impact on youth mental health and the importance of healthy social...
Just like mothers, fathers can also experience depression before or after the birth of their children. This type of depression is called postpartum depression, or perinatal mood and anxiety disorder. If a man is experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression that persist or interfere with his daily life, he should seek treatment from a mental health professional. Jamie Hales, LCSW, an expert at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the causes of male postpartum depression, common symptoms, ways to manage the condition before and after the baby is born, and when to seek treatment.
You or someone you love suffers from depression or bipolar disorder, and standard treatments have not worked. While it might feel hopeless, there is still hope for getting your life back. Psychiatrist Brian Mickey, MD, is an expert at Huntsman Mental Health Institute's Treatment Resistant Mood Disorders Clinic. He talks about the next level of treatments a specialist can offer when depression or bipolar disorder is not responding to treatment and how a consultation often brings hope to those who think there are no additional treatment options.
Depression caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is higher in Utah and other places further from the equator. Psychiatrist Jason Hunziker, MD, talks about why ten percent of people in Utah are at a higher risk and key warning signs that indicate you or a loved one might suffer from SAD. To learn more about seasonal affective disorder treatments, listen to this interview with Dr. Hunziker.
If you or someone you know needs immediate support due to SAD or any other mental health concern, dial 988. In Utah, you can contact the Utah Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255.
Las fiestas llenan el aire de felicidad y alegría, pero también pueden conllevar estrés y tristeza para muchas personas, especialmente para aquellas que padecen una enfermedad mental subyacente.
The holidays fill the air with happiness and cheer, yet they can also carry stress and sadness for many people, especially those who deal with an underlying mental health condition...
The holiday season can be exciting, stressful, happy, and sad—all at the same time. Amid all those emotions, it can be difficult to remember to take a breath and appreciate...
Suicide is a tragic event—and it often has a ripple effect on friends, families, neighbors, co-workers, and others who knew the person who died. Every year, on the Saturday before...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) are chronic and disabling conditions that can adversely impact your ability to function. When standard treatments fail, many suffering from OCD and MDD explore surgical treatment options. Neurosurgeon Ben Shofty, MD, discusses how advancements can potentially change the lives of people who suffer from these treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
Leaving the battlefield isn't always easy for members of the military. Even when they return home, some face an ongoing fight. We honor our veterans every year on November 11...
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Erika Forbes, PhD, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, will present a Psychiatry Grand Rounds titled "Bringing Back the Fun...
Giving birth is a powerful, life-changing experience, and it can produce many different emotions in a parent—often all at once. It's not uncommon to feel depressed or anxious in the...
