Intermountain Alta View Hospital’s new behavioral health center will accept adult walk-in patients. The Maternal Mental Health Unit deals with pregnancy-related mental health issues, such as postpartum depression. NAMI of Utah estimates that one in five Utahns has some type of mental health issue at some point. Intermountain Health will open a 56-bed behavioral health … Read more
When people in a mental health crisis arrive at western Iowa emergency rooms, they can spend hours or even days waiting for psychiatric treatment because there aren’t enough beds available. A new facility opening soon in Council Bluffs hopes to change that. Methodist Jenny Edmundson Behavioral Health expects to welcome its first patients in mid-June. … Read more
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said he visited high school classrooms during the 2025-2026 school year to learn about social media use by teens and found recurring themes. The idea is that most students access social media every day, and they know it’s harmful to them. In response to these comments, Sunday compiled … Read more
Some people can get out of bed at 6am and start their day right away, while others prefer to wake up later because they are most productive in the afternoon or evening. This difference is due to your chronotype, your biological tendency to prefer certain times of the day for sleep, wakefulness, and activity. “The … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) is convening its 79th World Health Assembly this week in Geneva, Switzerland, where mental health will be one of more than 75 topics discussed. According to the WHO, more than 1 billion people (approximately 1 in 8 people worldwide) are currently living with a mental health condition. And the number … Read more
On Wednesday evening, the basement of the psychology building was packed to capacity as Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak and his wife Janet Wozniak took to the stage for “Wellbeing with Was” for a conversation centered around mental health, happiness, and the philosophy of living a fulfilling life. The event was moderated by Sheryal O’Dell ’25, … Read more
Gag-inducing behavior (Credit: Getty Images) Running in the sunshine will help you switch off and release those sweet endorphins. But after a few minutes of a 5k jog recently, something terribly sneaky sabotaged my mood. The runner in front of me closed one nostril with his finger and exhaled sharply. I later learned that this … Read more
For years, the wellness industry has been saying that you need pain to get fit. Early morning bootcamps, relentless HIIT classes, “non-stop” mantras, and grueling training schedules became badges of honor and splashed across social media feeds. But in 2026, a very different kind of movement is emerging, and for many women, it feels like … Read more
Creatine is one of the most extensively studied supplements on the planet, with new research linking it to healthy aging, especially in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. Creatine has been widely studied as an ergogenic aid to exercise, helping improve lean muscle mass, strength, performance, and recovery, but it also improves cognitive function and may help … Read more
(Ivan Pantic/Getty Images) Mental health is a popular topic in conversations about health and wellness in the United States. In fact, Americans say they spend almost as much effort looking after their mental health as they say the same about their physical health. As National Mental Health Awareness Month approaches, take a look at how … Read more