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January 21, 2022

Mask mandates have returned, businesses are closing, and schools are in the process of moving back online. The result? Many of us are sad and demoralized as we learn how to navigate the highly contagious Omicron variant.

December 01, 2021

The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year," but it’s the most dreaded for some. 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.

November 12, 2021

Suicide has been the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10-24 since 2014, and in Utah it’s the leading cause of death for children ages 10-17. Losing a child to suicide is every parent’s worst nightmare. The best prevention is communication, finding out early that something is wrong, and getting your child the help they need.

November 02, 2021

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a sleeping giant; lying dormant for three-quarters of the year. As the days get shorter and darker, people begin to feel less energy, are less likely to be productive and begin to feel hopeless. These are common symptoms of SAD—a type of depression set apart by a seasonal pattern.

September 22, 2021

Why is it so hard to talk about suicide? Starting the conversation with someone having suicidal thoughts is never easy, but it is important and could be lifesaving.

August 13, 2021

La vuelta al cole es un momento emocionante. Pero a muchos niños les puede causar estrés y ansiedad: incluso niños que suelen ser fáciles de llevar pueden experimentar nervios, y los que tienen algo de ansiedad pueden estar más excitados e inquietos de lo habitual. Los padres también sienten esa incomodidad. Dejar a un niño llorando a las puertas del centro escolar es difícil para todos.

August 11, 2021

Back-to-school is an exciting time. But for many kids, it can cause stress and anxiety—even children who are usually easy going may experience butterflies and those with some anxiety may get more nervous and clingier than usual. Parents feel the pain, too. Leaving a crying child at school is hard for everyone.

July 09, 2021

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

January 26, 2021

Today, the University of Utah and Huntsman Mental Health Institute launched the Mental Health First Responders program, a mental health crisis team dedicated to responding to mental health emergencies on campus.

May 24, 2018

Three common antidepressants ­– Paxil (paroxetine), Lexapro (escitalopram), and Prozac (fluoxetine) – could be less effective at high elevations, suggests research involving lab rats and led by scientists at University of Utah Health.

October 20, 2017

Cortisol gets a bad rap. It’s blamed for anxiety, high blood pressure, stroke—you name it. But having a better understanding of this hormone’s function helps people realize that balancing this hormone—not eliminating it—is key to healthy living.

February 13, 2017

For patients with the crippling diagnosis of severe depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis, ECT can be a life-changing procedure.

December 28, 2016

How do you know if it's just a series of bad days or something more serious?

February 29, 2016

Anxiety affects 40 million adults in the U.S. There are simple ways to keep it at bay.

January 25, 2016

Referred to as seasonal affective disorder, SAD affects an estimated 10 million Americans each year.

January 05, 2016

Winter can be a tough time. Days are shorter. Nights are longer. And here in Utah, the inversion makes it feel like we rarely see the sun. That can lead many to experience the “wintertime blues” or, as it is officially known, seasonal affective disorder or SAD.

May 26, 2015

There’s no doubt that our physical health is often influenced by our mental and emotional health. Research shows that depression has been linked to a number of physical ailments such as migraines, headaches, back pain, digestive issues, and many others.

March 25, 2015

Reduced oxygen is a distinct risk factor for people living farther above sea level.

February 16, 2015

Seasonal affective disorder affects more than 500,000 Americans, including many Utahns. Learns the symptoms and possible treatment options.

October 02, 2014

College is a time for change. For some students, tough transitions may trigger or unmask depression. Be on the lookout for these signs and symptoms.