New U clinic addresses gaps in mental health needs
Behavioral Health Innovation and Dissemination Center provides flexibility in treatment, a collaborative training program and interdisciplinary research opportunities.
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Studying the preteen brain for insights into mental health disorders
U of U Health and the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Consortium develop a resource to study how the brain changes and matures during adolescence.
Read MorePublic anti-Black violence and the mental health of Black Americans
A new study analyzes how highly publicized acts of racial violence impacts the mental health of Black Americans in the U.S.
Read MoreA sound treatment
Biomedical engineer Jan Kubanek has discovered that treatments of brain disorders may not have to require drugs or invasive surgery at all—just sound waves.
Read MoreTaking care of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Anxiety is a completely normal human reaction in times of uncertainty.
Read MoreUnique brain cells linked to OCD and anxiety
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In a new study, U scientists discovered a new lineage of specialized brain cells, called Hoxb8-lineage microglia, and established a link between the lineage and OCD and anxiety in mice.
Read MoreYou are not alone
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On March 5, experts from across the U presented insights into anxiety and depression across the lifespan, a challenging social problem, as part of the annual Eric Moerer Memorial Lecture Series.
Read MoreFinding your motivation
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Real Life Challenge We often convince ourselves that change should be easy. Getting healthier, losing weight and living longer should be more than enough motivation to shift habits, right? The fact is, change is hard and in real life social norms have more of an impact on our daily habits than most […]
Read MoreHUMANS OF THE U: NICOLE SHAW
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Social work graduate student Nicole Shaw got an unexpected lesson during trip to Ghana.
Read MoreA Healthier U
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] PREDIABETES 101 Do you believe you are at risk for type 2 diabetes? What: Attend a FREE 90-minute workshop to learn more about prediabetes Determine if you are at risk for type 2 diabetes Learn about lifestyle changes that can help prevent type 2 diabetes Hear about the research behind the National […]
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] BUILD A BONE CLASS University Wellness is pleased to offer the Build a Bone program. This unique, innovative program is a four-part series of two-hour classes where you will learn how to care for and strengthen your bones and optimize your bone health. We also focus on treating and preventing low bone […]
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