Mental Health
Emma Keddington
Volatile work schedules linked to burnout and health problems
A new study finds that volatile work schedules causes burnout and is detrimental to overall health.16 hours ago
Amanda Dickson
Artificial intelligence may be able to help with your mental health
University of Utah researchers are working to understand how artificial intelligence and mental health therapists might work together.3 days ago
Michelle Lee
Exercise can have a big impact on your brain health
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Alex Martinez with Intrinsic Medicine to learn how exercise we can improve our brain health.4 days ago
KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer
Instagram begins blurring nudity in messages to protect teens and fight sexual extortion
Instagram says it's deploying new tools to protect young people, including a feature that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.6 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah doctor shines light on understanding, managing bipolar disorder
A Utah psychiatry professor speaks about understanding and managing bipolar disorder.10 days ago
Curt Gresseth
Kyler had bipolar disorder: His story, from the beginning
Kyler's battle against bipolar disorder ends on New Year's Day but it began as a sophomore in high school, his father said.12 days ago
Emma Keddington
Studies show men experience high rates of loneliness
Do men experience higher rates of loneliness than women? Some studies seem to hint that they do15 days ago
Emily Ashcraft
Utah mental health counselor sent to prison for financially abusing vulnerable mother
A mental health counselor has been sentenced to a term of one to 15 years in prison for a second conviction of exploiting a vulnerable adult.16 days ago
Emma Keddington
Salt Lake County observes Sexual Assault Awareness month
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness month here in Utah. Since January 2023, there have been 276 rape charges throughout the state.17 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Small screens impacting the mental health of kids says study
The increased use of small screens by kids and teens may be linked to increased mental health issues according to a study.23 days ago
Heather Peterson
Orem man training for year-long run around United States
Chris Avery, a coach from Orem, is training to spend 365 days running around America in 2027. If he does, he will set the Guinness World Record for most consecutive ultra-marathons.1 month ago
Jessica Lowell
DOJ claims Utah prison discriminated against transgender woman
The Utah prison reportedly failed to give the transgender woman health care services, even though she had asked for hormone therapy.1 month ago
Emma Keddington
How to get through the day: daylight savings
You might be feeling a bit tired on March 10, that's because it's the most dreaded day of the year... daylight savings.1 month ago
Michelle Lee
Patient burnout is a public health crisis
Let's Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with MDVIP's Medical Director Dr. Alan Reisinger to learn what's making patient burnout a crisis.1 month ago
Britt Johnson
Utah ranks fifth in nation for body image issues
Many Utahns struggle with their body image. According to mind.com Utah ranks fifth in the nation for body image problems.1 month ago
Britt Johnson
Abandoned puppy finds a home at the Price Police Department
PeeDee, a puppy found on the side of a roadway during a dispatch call, has found a new home with the Price City Police Department.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Utah company aims to help postpartum moms with special retreats
The founder of Utah Postpartum Retreat said she thinks new moms are at high risk for developing postpartum mood disorders because they lack support.2 months ago
Aimee Cobabe
Lawmaker wants to increase maximum amount of time for involuntary civil commitments
Utah lawmakers are supporting a bill to increase the maximum amount of time for involuntary civil commitments.2 months ago
LAURA UNGAR
A brain pacemaker helped a woman with crippling depression. It may soon be available to more people
Researchers say deep brain stimulation, or DBS — could eventually help many of the nearly 3 million Americans with treatment-resistance depression.2 months ago
Mira Cheng, CNN
Maternal mental health conditions drive climbing death rate in US, research says
The maternal mortality rate in the US is two- to threefold greater than in other high-income countries and increasing.2 months ago
Britt Johnson
Schools in Utah to get Kindness eWalls
Kindness eWalls display positive messages submitted by a school's students, teachers and parents.2 months ago
Mariah Maynes
Can sour candy ease anxiety and panic attacks?
Experts say a TikTok trend where people suck on sour candy to ease anxiety or panic attacks, can work.2 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Neuro-inclusive housing: helping autistic adults find their independence
Over 50,000 people with autism enter adulthood every year. What resources when it comes to neuro-inclusive housing, does Utah offer to them?2 months ago
