Shami Kanekar, PhD, is a neuroscientist and a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. Her groundbreaking research is in the areas of depression, anxiety, and substance use.
Young adults who use social media are three times as likely to suffer from depression. Understand social media's negative impact on youth mental health and the importance of healthy social...
The holiday season may be "the most wonderful time of the year," but it's the most dreaded for some. Here are some tips on making this holiday season more enjoyable—for...
The holidays fill the air with happiness and cheer, yet they can also carry stress and sadness for many people, especially those who deal with an underlying mental health condition...
Once a year, for 31 days, spooky becomes a societal norm. We willingly seek out fear each Halloween. It is, however, important to know the differences between a seasonal thrill...
Suicide is a tragedy, but there is hope in the fact that many suicides can be prevented by caring individuals who recognize the red flags indicating that someone may be...
Be Kind to Humankind Week is a global celebration that takes place the last week of August each year. The week is intended to promote kindness, happiness, and harmony between...
Going to college for the first time or coming back from summer break for another semester is one of the most significant transitions of a young person's life and can...
Nearly 20 percent of the adult U.S. population lives with a mental health condition, and LGBTQIA+ individuals are nearly three times more likely to be part of that group. It...
La vuelta al cole es un momento emocionante. Pero a muchos niños les puede causar estrés y ansiedad: incluso niños que suelen ser fáciles de llevar pueden experimentar nervios, y...
Back-to-school is an exciting time. But for many kids, it can cause stress and anxiety—even children who are usually easy going may experience butterflies and those with some anxiety may...
Taking on the COVID-19 pandemic has become a battle with two fronts. While we are rightly focused on vaccines, masking, and social distancing, many of us are not paying enough...
Today, the University of Utah and Huntsman Mental ǿմý Institute launched the Mental ǿմý First Responders program, a mental health crisis team dedicated to responding to mental health emergencies on...
In recognition of creativity, leadership and achievements in research, neurobiologist Moriel Zelikowsky, Ph.D., assistant professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at University of Utah ǿմý, has received a 2020 Sloan Research...
