Changes Associated with Autism Risk May Be Detected as Early as the Second Trimester
Researchers at University of Utah Health have identified a link between autism and steroid hormone changes detected in the mother’s blood. ... Read More
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What are Utah leaders doing to prevent youth suicides?
Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, joined UofU Health suicide prevention experts at a news conference on Monday, July 8, 2019, to discuss the need for funding suicide crisis prevention and the local efforts made so far to raise awareness. Experts included Department of Psychiatry professor, Doug Gray, and Ross VanVraken, Executive Director of the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI). ... Read More
Psychiatry
Faculty Neuropsychologist Uses Art to Give Different Perception of Resilience
Dr. Scott Langenecker, a clinical neuropsychologist and professor of psychiatry, discusses ways people can strengthen their resilience during a free presentation titled “Images of Resilience,” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, at the Park City Library’s Community Room. The event that honors Mental Health Awareness Month is sponsored by CONNECT Summit County.... Read More
Psychiatry
Department Resident Utilizes Telehealth to Reduce Suicides Around Mountain West
When James Morris, MD, speaks to providers in Rexburg this May, he’ll be talking to people who know first-hand about the challenge of preventing suicide. The Idaho town has had eight suicides over recent months.... Read More
Psychiatry
Multi-State Study of Children with Autism Suggests More Effort Needed for Early Diagnosis
University of Utah Health researchers found that the median age at which 4-year-old children are first evaluated did not significantly decrease between 2010 to 2014. Increased efforts for early screening are needed.... Read More
Psychiatry
Faculty Researcher Exploring the Impact of Higher Altitudes on Suicide Risk in Women
Study by faculty researcher, Shami Kanekar, PhD, indicates that women may be more affected by brain chemistry issues caused by altitude. Her animal tests show that females are actually more vulnerable to behavioral changes caused by a lack of oxygen at higher altitudes, and therefore may be at higher risk for suicide. ... Read More
Psychiatry
Researchers Conduct First Population-based Study of Suicide Risk in People with Autism
Researchers at the University of Utah Health conducted the first population-based study of suicidality in individuals with ASD in the United States. The 20-year retrospective study found that for individuals with autism, particularly females, the risk of suicide has increased through time compared to their non-autistic peers. ... Read More
Psychiatry
University of Utah Health Awarded CDC Funding to Expand Knowledge About Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The University of Utah’s Department of Psychiatry was awarded a $2 million, four-year grant from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enhance the capacity of the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (URADD).... Read More
Psychiatry
Starting the New Year Happier is Important for Your Health
We all strive to be happy, but sometimes events in your life can bring you down. Did last year not go as well as you were hoping? Wondering how you could be happier in the new year? Psychiatrist Anne Lin says a negative outlook will set you up for failure, so it’s important to stay positive when that calendar changes. Dr. Lin shares some helpful strategies to avoid dangerous thinking errors, and keep your outlook positive and productive this year.... Read More
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James C. Ashworth, MD
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Vice Chair, Clinical Services
Medical Director, University Neuropsychiatric Institute
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