The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) published a variety of health updates and news reports in 2022. These communications addressed diverse mental health topics ranging from clinical research to holiday-related wellness.
In 2022, HMHI highlighted clinical research and expert spotlights, including work by Chandni Sheth, PhD, who uses neuroimaging to study psychiatric illnesses. Additionally, Rebekah Huber, PhD, a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Utah School of Medicine, provided insights into suicide prevention strategies.
The institute reported on several community and funding initiatives. A press release noted that HMHI would receive $7 million in public and private funds to expand mental health services for Utahns. Furthermore, the SafeUT 2021-22 Annual Report stated that SafeUT crisis counselors exchanged more than 1 million chats during that fiscal year.
The year's content also included health guides for seasonal challenges. These included advice for navigating the holiday season, managing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and supporting survivors of suicide loss. Other topics covered included mental health resources for veterans, the impacts of bullying, and managing stress.
Several medical presentations were scheduled for 2022. Gabrielle A. Carlson, MD, was set to present on Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder on December 7, 2022. Olivia I. Okereke, MD, MS, was scheduled to discuss late-life depression on November 16, 2022, and Helen S. Mayberg, MD, was scheduled to discuss medication-resistant depression on November 2, 2022.
Other HMHI communications included an announcement regarding a $65 million mental health initiative by the Ad Council and information regarding a partnership between the Kem & Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center and the Tracy Aviary Jordan River Nature Center.
