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Students play with foster dogs during UVU’s Mental Health Week on Monday, September 26, 2017.
In 2022, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute will see 16,847 patients at more than 20 locations in Utah and Idaho seeking treatment for conditions ranging from major depressive disorder to suicidal ideation.
On Friday, the institute released its 2022 annual report showing the impact mental health treatments have on people suffering.
HMHI CEO Dr. Mark Rapaport said: “We are working across disciplines to develop new and better interventions and approaches for complex syndromes, to prevent suicide and to end stigma. We can provide an opportunity for people suffering from mental health disorders to live lives of dignity.”
According to the report, HMHI is making care more accessible by raising awareness of gaps in mental health services and expanding crisis management services. The Institute will work with state and national partners to improve quality of care by deploying 988 mental health crisis lines in Utah and expanding his SafeUT program, which delivered 349 life-saving interventions in 2022. Secured.
HMHI is also working to end the social stigma surrounding mental health conditions.
“People who suffer from mental health problems experience stigma, shame, fear, prejudice and are denied adequate care,” the report said. “By gaining a deeper understanding of these issues, we can erase this stigma and increase our opportunities to promote and protect our mental health.”
In addition, the report notes that HMHI provides training services to crisis response workers, nurses, and pharmacy residents, as well as interns majoring in masters in social work, medical assistance, and medical administration, in mental health education. indicates that you are enlarging the
said David Huntsman, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation. “We at the Foundation and HMHI are dedicated to providing mental health services that people desperately need. We appreciate the donations and partnerships that help us achieve our mission.”
The Institute will continue to address mental health issues through three major programs. These include linking care and community services to reach the most vulnerable community members; enabling researchers to work together across disciplines to address mental disorders; This includes combating the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders by encouraging them to seek.
Christena Huntsman Durham, executive vice president of the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation, said: “We value her HMHI for its groundbreaking and holistic way of treating patients. Through extensive research, HMHI will transform lives around the world. This visionary organization We believe there is no limit to what can be achieved.”
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