Davis Behavioral Health

Davis Behavioral Health A private, non-profit corporation providing behavioral health services in Davis County.

Davis Behavioral Health provides behavioral health services to residents of Davis County. Unlike other behavioral health providers, Davis Behavioral Health serves people who cannot afford to pay and who otherwise may not receive help. Our Main Street Clinic provides outpatient services to adults, children and families for both mental health and substance use disorders.

Small actions can save lives. Today on ***dePreventionDay, we're reminded that every person has a role to play in preve...
09/10/2025

Small actions can save lives. Today on ***dePreventionDay, we're reminded that every person has a role to play in preventing su***de. Sometimes the most powerful intervention is simply showing up with compassion and care.

🚨 Warning Signs to Watch For🚨
🚨 Dramatic mood changes or sudden calmness after a period of depression
🚨 Talking about feeling hopeless, trapped, or having no reason to live
🚨 Withdrawing from friends, family, and activities they once enjoyed
🚨 Giving away prized possessions or making final arrangements
🚨 Increased use of alcohol or drugs as a way to cope

💙 How to Respond with Care 💙
💙 Stay with them or ensure they're not alone until help arrives
💙 Listen without judgment and take their feelings seriously
💙 Express that you care and that their life has value
💙 Remove means of self-harm if safely possible
💙 Ask directly: "Are you thinking about su***de?"

📞 Resources and Next Steps 📞
📞 Go to your nearest emergency room if in immediate danger
📞 Help them connect with a mental health professional
📞 Follow up regularly - your continued support matters
📞 Call 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline) - available 24/7
📞 Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)

If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that help is available and recovery is possible. The world is better with you in it—even if you can’t see that right now.

***dePreventionDay

Finding a path forward after loss can feel impossible, but healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. 💙 Supp...
09/04/2025

Finding a path forward after loss can feel impossible, but healing is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone. 💙 Support and resources are here in Davis County to bring comfort, connection, and hope.

The new Davis County Grief and Loss webpage offers tools to help you and your loved ones:

💡 Coping tips to bring strength during difficult days
🤝 Local resources for healing and support
🌐 Guidance and information at 👉 www.daviscountyutah.gov/health/grief-and-loss

Davis Behavioral Health also offers a Su***de Loss Grief Support Group—a safe place to share, connect, and walk the journey of healing together. https://www.dbhutah.org/groups/grief-support/ 🕊️

Did you know magnetic fields can help with depression? The science behind TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is fas...
09/04/2025

Did you know magnetic fields can help with depression? The science behind TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is fascinating and surprisingly straightforward.

🧠 How TMS Works 🧠
🧠 Stimulates neurons that have become underactive in depression
🧠 Sessions last about 20 minutes with no anesthesia needed
🧠 Targets specific brain regions linked to mood regulation
🧠 Uses magnetic pulses similar to an MRI machine

🧠 What Makes It Different 🧠
🧠 Non-invasive - no surgery or implants required
🧠 You stay fully awake and alert during treatment
🧠 Can return to normal activities immediately after
🧠 Doesn't affect your entire body like medications can

Think of it like jump-starting underactive areas of your brain. ⚡

When depression affects neural pathways, TMS provides gentle stimulation to help those circuits function normally again.

👉 Learn more at the link in comments!

This Labor Day, remember that rest isn't “earned.” It's essential for every single one of us! Your mental health deserve...
09/02/2025

This Labor Day, remember that rest isn't “earned.” It's essential for every single one of us! Your mental health deserves the same priority as your work ethic. 🛋️

🌱 Resilience doesn’t mean never falling. It's about discovering you can rise again, even when it feels impossible.This i...
08/29/2025

🌱 Resilience doesn’t mean never falling. It's about discovering you can rise again, even when it feels impossible.

This inner strength isn't something we're simply born with or without. Like a muscle, resilience grows stronger through challenges when we have the right supports in place.

Scientists who study resilience have identified key factors that help us bounce back:
🤝 Supportive relationships that remind us we're not alone
💭 Flexible thinking that helps us find new paths forward when obstacles appear
💪 Self-efficacy—the belief that our actions can positively impact our situation
🧠 Emotional awareness that allows us to process difficult feelings rather than avoid them
💫 Purpose and meaning that keep us moving forward even through pain

Each challenge you face – whether it's navigating a difficult diagnosis, relationship struggles, work stress, or parenting difficulties – is an opportunity to develop these resilience muscles.

The journey isn't about returning to who you were before the challenge. The real victory is discovering the stronger, wiser person emerging through it.💭

💡 Schedule 15 minutes daily to write down your worries, then close your notebook. When anxious thoughts arise outside th...
08/26/2025

💡 Schedule 15 minutes daily to write down your worries, then close your notebook. When anxious thoughts arise outside this time, remind yourself "I have a time for that later."

This boundary helps prevent worry from consuming your entire day!

No matter where your story began or what chapters came before, you always hold the pen for what comes next. Today is a p...
08/21/2025

No matter where your story began or what chapters came before, you always hold the pen for what comes next. Today is a perfect day to start writing. ✨

🌿 The Japanese have a beautiful practice called "shinrin-yoku" or "forest bathing"—the art of immersing yourself in natu...
08/18/2025

🌿 The Japanese have a beautiful practice called "shinrin-yoku" or "forest bathing"—the art of immersing yourself in nature for mental wellbeing. It's not about exercising; it's simply being present among the trees.

And science confirms what our ancestors intuitively knew… nature can heal our minds.

Research shows that just 20 minutes in a natural setting can:
⬇️ Significantly lower stress hormones like cortisol
💗 Decrease blood pressure and heart rate
🧠 Improve concentration and memory
😌 Reduce rumination (those repetitive negative thoughts)
✨ Boost mood and energy levels

The good news? You don't need a weekend camping trip or mountain hike to benefit.

Just find a spot near trees, silence your phone, and engage your senses. What do you hear? Feel? Smell? This simple practice can become a powerful tool in your mental wellness toolkit. 🌳

🧠 Laughter isn't just fun… it can be medicinal! A good laugh releases endorphins, reduces stress hormones, and even boos...
08/15/2025

🧠 Laughter isn't just fun… it can be medicinal! A good laugh releases endorphins, reduces stress hormones, and even boosts your immune system. Finding humor during difficult times can be a truly powerful coping strategy!

🤝 Supporting a partner through the postpartum period isn't “helpful”… it's essential. Research shows that partner suppor...
08/12/2025

🤝 Supporting a partner through the postpartum period isn't “helpful”… it's essential. Research shows that partner support is one of the strongest protective factors against maternal mental health challenges.

If your partner has recently had a baby, here are proven ways to be their meaningful ally:

🏆 Champion their rest - Sleep deprivation magnifies emotional struggles. Take shifts with nighttime duties when possible.

👂 Listen without fixing - Sometimes venting about the hard parts of motherhood needs to happen without immediate solutions.

🍽️ Manage the basics – Make sure nutritious meals happen regularly. A well-fed brain manages stress better.

🗓️ Be the appointment keeper - Offer to schedule and provide transportation to healthcare visits.

💬 Normalize their feelings - Phrases like "What you're feeling makes sense" and "You're doing an incredible job" can be powerful medicine.

Plus, supporting your partner's mental health creates a healthier environment for your child AND strengthens your family foundation. 💫

Parenting an adult child with mental illness can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone.Join our free Parent...
08/08/2025

Parenting an adult child with mental illness can feel overwhelming. You don’t have to face it alone.

Join our free Parents Support Group, starting August 21, and connect with others who truly understand what you’re going through.

What you'll gain:
🆓 A no-cost, supportive space to be heard
🗣️ Tools for better communication
🧭 Help navigating services and planning for crisis
🛑 Tips for setting boundaries and managing conflict
🤝 Connection with others who understand

🗓️ Thursdays | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 934 South Main Street, Layton
🌱 Open to all—you don’t have to be a DBH client to attend.

For more information or to sign up contact:
👉shannas@dbhutah.org

Today we're thankful for second chances… those moments when we realize we can begin again with new understanding. Every ...
08/07/2025

Today we're thankful for second chances… those moments when we realize we can begin again with new understanding. Every sunrise offers the chance for a fresh perspective and compassion. ✨

Address

934 S Main Street
Layton, UT
84041

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18017737060

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Comprehensive and integrated behavioral health services are available for adults, adolescents, and children; our wide range of programs and services allow for specific and appropriate treatment. Davis Behavioral Health works with those seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one, as well as with referring health or mental health professionals. Davis Behavioral Health will not deny services due to inability to pay or on the basis of race, color, s*x, national origin, disability, religion, age or s*xual orientation. Insurance is accepted, including Medicaid and Medicare.