In addition to the physical threats it poses, the COVID-19 pandemic and the lifestyle changes it has required are having a considerable effect on public mental health. Though efforts to alleviate...
After three months of COVID-19 directly effecting Americans' work and social lives, people have also found themselves confronted with a host of challenges that have taken a toll on general...
By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor
• May 22, 2020
During these challenging times, many of us may feel unlike ourselves for one reason or another. One key stressor for all of us is the loss of routine, especially since we can’t know for sure...
Across the University of Utah there are numerous resources for students to access — including programs that focus on mental and physical health and well-being.
In Utah, there has been a...
The coronavirus has made us consider the health and structure of the economy, how we interact with each other, what to do at home, and above all, the state of public health. Local and federal...
It’s no secret that America’s criminal justice system is in need of a major overhaul. The death penalty is still legal in 29 states. Over 60% of women incarcerated in state prisons have...
In 2018, Utah was ranked fifth in the nation for the top suicide rates among children ages 10-17. Suicide is a difficult topic to discuss. Few people want to admit that it happens, especially...
Why is it socially acceptable to say “I am an alcoholic” but repugnant to say “I am a sex addict”? It is because sexual addiction is confusing and often misunderstood whereas in alcoholism...
Animals have been used to service humans for centuries, but the use of dogs for therapy has only been developed within the past couple of decades. To obtain a service dog, a person needed to...
The University of Utah Asia Campus hosted an open session about mental health on October 17th. Faculty, staff and students participated and shared their perspectives regarding mental health. The school...
