Mental Health

Multiple wildfires are burning across Utah. Beyond destruction of land and property, researchers say there can be serious impacts on mental health, too.

The fire destroyed part of the southwest Utah town and took an emotional toll on residents. Still, those who lived through the disaster haven’t given up on the mountain community.

Hilton returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager. It's the latest stop in her years-long campaign calling for reforms to what is commonly known as the troubled teen industry.

The academy promises to transform individuals experiencing addiction, criminality and homelessness into sober and productive citizens as they learn accountability from peers. There are, however, worries that their approach does more harm than good.

As men face growing challenges with loneliness and belonging, some Utahns are finding community through the outdoors — but breaking into the state's recreation culture can be intimidating for beginners.

When the next state budget starts in July, new State Homeless Coordinator Tyler Clancy will be in charge of $40 million in spending on priorities like high utilizers and mental and behavioral health.

Psychedelic drug treatment could ease or even cure post-traumatic stress disorder in a matter of sessions, according to a University of Utah researcher. Now, President Donald Trump’s executive order to expedite research and psychedelic drug approval could impact plans for such therapy for Utah’s veterans.

Sadie Nielsen participó en un estudio del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Utah que analizó experiencias traumáticas de parto y qué tipo de atención posparto podría ayudar.

Sadie Nielsen participated in a Utah Department of Health and Human Services study that looked at traumatic childbirth experiences and what postpartum care could help.

Electroconvulsive therapy has been used to treat mood disorders since the 1930s. But this year, lawmakers and specialists alike want to raise awareness of it.

Utah has more Google searches for “breast augmentation” and “boob job” than anywhere else in the country. An annual event at Utah Valley University aims to combat societal messages that make women and girls feel bad about their bodies.

Utah's transgender youth are going under the microscope again this legislative session. One bill would make changes for gender-affirming care patients grandfathered in under the state ban adopted in 2023. It also seeks to refute recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services.