Davis Behavioral Health

02/05/2026

Getting out of bed when depression says stay down is an act of courage. Facing another day despite anxiety, trauma or grief makes you brave, not broken.

02/02/2026

As a new mom, your body just completed a 9-month marathon. The fourth trimester is about recovery, not productivity. Western culture often expects mothers to "bounce back" quickly, but the biological reality tells a different story.
What Your Body and Brain Actually Need During the Fourth Trimester:
-Support with daily tasks so you can focus on feeding and bonding
-Connection with other mothers who understand what you're experiencing
-Professional support if you're struggling with mood changes or birth trauma
-Permission to say no to visitors, obligations, and unnecessary commitments
-Rest and sleep whenever possible (your body is healing from pregnancy and birth)
-Hormonal adjustment time (estrogen and progesterone levels are lower than menopause)
-Time to heal physically (whether vaginal birth or C-section, recovery takes months)
-Grace for the emotional ups and downs as your brain adapts to motherhood
-Consistent nutrition and hydration to support recovery and milk production
-Reduced expectations for housework, cooking, and pre-baby routines
This isn't about being weak or dramatic. Your body grew and birthed a human being. That deserves months of intentional recovery, not a rushed return to "normal." The fourth trimester is its own distinct phase that requires specific care and lowered expectations.

02/01/2026

You have a dozen urgent questions about your child's mental health, but you're not sure which professional to ask, where to even start, or if you're overthinking everything. (Sound familiar?)

Our Family Support Group gives parents a place to get real answers, practical tools and genuine support from people who understand what you're navigating.

What you'll gain:
-Communication strategies that help you genuinely connect with your child
-Practical knowledge about medications, treatments, and what to expect
-Clear direction on navigating mental health systems and services
-Tools for setting boundaries without damaging relationships
-Confidence in crisis planning and knowing who to call when
-Connection with other parents facing similar challenges

When: Thursdays | 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: 934 South Main Street, Layton
Cost: Free (open to all families, not just DBH clients!)

Contact melindah@dbhutah.org for more information or to join us.

All classes are FREE Download PDF Family Support GroupSupport for parents and family members of adults struggling with mental illness.Open ParticipationYou don’t have to be a DBH client to attend.Thursdays 6:30-8:00 p.m.Davis Behavioral Health 934 South Main Street Layton, UtahFor more information...

01/30/2026

Research shows that 71% of countries are making help more accessible than ever before by integrating mental health services into primary care. Getting support for your mental health is becoming as normal as seeing your doctor for a physical checkup!

01/27/2026

Seasonal Affective Disorder gets most of the attention, but winter anxiety is real too. Shorter days and colder weather create unique mental health challenges that go beyond feeling sad. Here's what might be making you feel more on edge:
1. Less sunlight disrupts your circadian rhythm, which can trigger anxiety symptoms and make existing anxiety worse.
2. Financial stress peaks during the holiday season, adding pressure that lingers into January and February.
3. Reduced physical activity means fewer natural anxiety-relieving endorphins.
4. Social isolation increases when it's harder to leave the house, cutting you off from support systems.
5. Vitamin D deficiency is common in winter months and directly linked to increased anxiety.
If winter makes your anxiety spike, you're not imagining it. These are real factors that deserve real attention!

01/23/2026

Sometimes the most powerful voice in your child's recovery isn't a doctor or therapist—it's someone who's walked the same path and made it through.

At our next Parents Support Group, discover how peer support can accelerate your child's healing and why lived experience often speaks louder than clinical expertise.

What you'll learn:
🌟 Why peer mentors succeed where professionals sometimes can't
📍 How to find quality peer support programs in Davis County
💪 Building peer support networks that last beyond treatment
🤝 What peer support actually looks like in practice
🎯 Matching your child with the right peer mentor

When: Thursday, January 29 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: 934 South Main Street, Layton
Cost: Free (open to all families, not just DBH clients!)

Contact shannas@dbhutah.org to sign up or ask for more information!

01/22/2026

Mornings feel harder in winter when it's dark outside and your bed is warm. But the first five minutes after you wake up can set the tone for your entire day. Here's a quick routine that takes less time than scrolling social media:
1. Sit up and take three deep breaths before reaching for your phone. This signals to your brain that you're in control of your morning.
2. Turn on as many lights as possible. Your brain needs light cues to wake up properly during dark winter months.
3. Drink a full glass of water. Hydration helps with energy and mood regulation.
4. Do 10 jumping jacks or stretch for 60 seconds. Movement gets your blood flowing and releases endorphins.
5. Name one thing you're looking forward to today, even if it's small. This simple practice can shift your mental state from dread to anticipation.
Five minutes. That's all it takes to give yourself a fighting chance against the winter blues!

01/19/2026

Before bed tonight, name one thing your body did well today, even if it's just "my lungs kept breathing." Gratitude for your body, not just what it looks like but what it does for you, builds a healthier relationship with yourself.

01/16/2026

Loving an adult child with serious mental illness means walking the impossible line between helping and enabling, between supporting and controlling.

Join our next Parents Support Group meeting for an honest conversation about maintaining hope, boundaries and relationships when mental illness complicates everything.

What you'll learn:
🗣️ Communication strategies that reduce conflict and build trust
💪 Taking care of your own mental health while supporting theirs
🌟 Finding hope and celebrating small victories along the way
❤️ Setting boundaries that protect both you and your child
🎯 When to step in and when to step back

When: Thursday, January 22 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: 934 South Main Street, Layton
Cost: Free (open to all families, not just DBH clients!)

Contact shannas@dbhutah.org to sign up or ask for more information!

01/16/2026

Here's some hopeful news… more countries are adding mental health programs to their emergency response plans, jumping from 39% in 2020 to over 80% today! The world is finally recognizing that mental health care isn't optional; it's essential.

01/13/2026

Winter exercise gets a bad rap. But what if everything you think you know about cold-weather movement is wrong? Here are some common myths that might be keeping you inside when your body actually needs to get moving.
MYTH: “It's too cold to exercise safely outside.”
FACT: Your body can handle cold weather workouts just fine with the right layers. In fact, cold air can make cardio feel easier because your body doesn't have to work as hard to cool down.
MYTH: “Winter workouts don't improve your mood like summer exercise does.”
FACT: Exercise releases endorphins no matter the season. Winter movement can actually combat seasonal mood dips by getting you outside during limited daylight hours and keeping those feel-good chemicals flowing.
MYTH: “You'll burn fewer calories exercising in cold weather.”
FACT: The opposite is true. Your body burns extra calories just keeping itself warm during cold-weather activity. You might actually torch more calories on that winter walk than you would in July.
Moving your body in winter doesn’t have to look like training for a marathon. Focus on moving to benefit your mental health when the season makes that harder.

01/09/2026

Civil commitment is one of the most difficult decisions a family can face, but sometimes it's the only way to keep your child safe when they can't keep themselves safe.

Join our next Parents Support Group meeting to understand the legal process, criteria and what happens when you need to pursue involuntary treatment.

What you'll learn:
⚖️ Legal criteria: when civil commitment is possible and appropriate
🔄 Discharge planning and preventing future commitments
📋 The court process: what to expect and how to prepare
👥 Your role as family during involuntary treatment
🏥 What happens during a commitment period

When: Thursday, January 15 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Where: 934 South Main Street, Layton
Cost: Free (open to all families, not just DBH clients!)

Contact shannas@dbhutah.org to sign up or ask for more information!