mental health
Reasons Why Some Utah Women Choose a Childfree Lifestyle
It is becoming more common to hear both women and men in Utah publicly expressing their decision not to have children.
POST-COVID SOCIETY: Reintegrating into Utah’s ‘New Normal’
The COVID-19 Pandemic affected Utah communities in drastic ways, and many are having trouble reintegrating themselves into this ‘new normal’
How to Help Your Local Community In Utah
If you live in Utah and want to make a difference here are a few things you can do such as getting an online mental health masters degree.
Ketamine Beyond the Hype
Many people find relief from their depression when using ketamine. But what are the benefits and risks of this treatment?
Utah Guru of Home Organization: Declutter Your Home for a Healthier Mind
Decluttering your home and organizing your life has an impact on your mental health. Less stuff leads to better self-care and healthier life.
Why Should You Adopt an Older Dog?
Somewhere out there is an old dog, probably at an animal shelter; a wise, scruffy old dog that would love to snuggle up to you and tell you it’s okay…
Recovering from Substance Abuse in Isolation
Social distancing and isolation not only set the stage for increased substance use, but also made it harder to recover from substance abuse.
Psychedelics as Therapeutics
Psychedelic medicine is here, and as a psychiatrist, I think it’s long overdue. We are in the midst of a mental health crisis, with over a million lives lost in…
Warriors on Cataract—Where warriors find healing
Warriors on Cataract exists as a nonprofit organization working to get underserved populations out into the Moab wilderness, including those who need help healing from the trauma of having served…
Utah Healing Center Uses Horses and Dogs to Aid in Trauma Therapy
Utah Healing Center works with individuals of all ages suffering from physical disabilities, chronic or terminal illnesses, and have experienced traumatic life events. They also work with depression, anxiety, mood disorders,…
Forest bathing with Wasatch Forest Therapy
Wasatch Forest Therapy, run by Utah County resident Lissa Kennedy, wants to help people slow down by experiencing forest bathing, because many Utahns love spending time outdoors, but often spend…
Depression and the Gut-Brain Connection
In our Utah Stories Podcast conversation with Dr. Lili Wagner we examined a few alternatives to antidepressants and antipsychotics medications. Dr. Wagner is an advocate for greater understanding of the…
How Drug Addiction and Homelessness are Intertwined
When someone is faced with addiction, they often can’t control the fate of their living situation as most, if not all, of their focus is solely on obtaining and using…
Billboard Nation: Why Utah is Being Overrun by Billboards and Distracting Ads
Will billboards continue to take a slice out of scenic Utah? Are they lobbied for by special interest groups? Find out here.
