Utah Legislature passes regulations on social media companies aimed at protecting minors
Boram Kim | Mar 2, 2023 | Utah
Arizona Teen Mental Health Ad Hoc Committee adopts recommendations for next steps
Hannah Saunders | Dec 15, 2022 | Arizona
Oregon’s postpartum care health coverage expanded to 12 months
Shane Ersland | May 26, 2022 | Oregon
U of U Health received grant to research video game intervention in depressed seniors
Patrick Jones | Jul 13, 2021 | Utah
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) gave University of Utah Health (U of U) researchers a five-year, $7.5 million grant last week to continue research on treating depression in seniors through specially designated video games. According to U of U, previous research found 60-70% of older patients
CDC reports: One in four young adults contemplated suicide during COVID-19 pandemic
Emily Boerger | Aug 14, 2020 | Federal
Data released Friday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds US adults continue to experience increased adverse behavioral health conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report finds that essential workers, young adults, racial and ethnic minorities, and unpaid adult caregivers disproportionately experience these harmful conditions.
DOH says 30-60% of Washingtonians may experience symptoms of depression in coming months related to COVID
Emily Boerger | Jun 9, 2020 | Washington
A document from the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) forecasts a worrisome outlook for the potential behavioral health impacts of COVID-19. The document is informed by previous trends and research on natural disaster recovery and response. According to the DOH, behavioral health impacts on Washingtonians will be seen in