News: mental health

A new study has identified 12 DNA variants, or variations in the human genetic code, that are associated with risk of attempting suicide.

The Receiving Center at Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) will reopen to the public Monday, October 2, 2023, with enhanced supportive services and increased capacity, for those experiencing a mental...

University of Utah investigators who lead the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (URADD) have received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to track the...

Anxiety can be a problem at any age. It's a part of life. However, there are times when anxiety becomes more than a momentary or temporary thing in a child's...

On August 25, 2023, state and county leaders, local philanthropists, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, and the University of Utah celebrated the placement of the final beam during a topping out...

Regardless of where your child is exited or dreading going back-to-school, implementing consistent rituals and annual traditions provide children with the security and stability they need to thrive while reinforcing...

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services and Huntsman Mental Health Institute are proud to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Since the launch...

While standing in front of a mirror, it’s natural to zero in on that one annoying flaw. But if that casual dislike has become more of an obsession, you may...

The statistics about men’s mental health in the U.S. are not encouraging. About six million men in the U.S. are affected by depression each year. Mental Health experts at U...

With children or without, Father's Day can be an emotional holiday if dad has passed away.

University of Utah Health scientists discovered insights into the importance of a minor cell type in the brain—microglia—in controlling anxiety-related behaviors. The findings could lead to new approaches for targeted...

There may be times when your teen may see how far they can push boundaries. Setting personal boundaries can help reduce conflict while creating a trusting relationship. Here's how.

There are benefits to social media, such as entertainment and self-expression. But social media can also be harmful to mental health. Here's how.

Around 34% of adults in the United States say that stress is “completely overwhelming most days. While stress may appear to be a normal part of life, it doesn’t have...

The Receiving Center at Huntsman Mental Health Institute is temporarily closed as we improve our supportive services to those experiencing a mental health crisis. Renovation is underway to expand the...