New research may offer an effective, economical and lifesaving intervention to help halt the ongoing opioid crisis.
Eric Garland
Mindfulness therapy reduces opioid misuse and chronic pain
February 28, 2022
Honoring our distinguished faculty
April 23, 2021
Each year, the University of Utah recognizes the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.
Adapting to the times
April 7, 2020
A doctoral candidate and her committee didn’t let COVID-19 delay her dissertation defense.
A practitioner and scholar
March 25, 2019
The College of Social Work has announced a new Distinguished Endowed Chair in Research and appointed Eric Garland as its first recipient.
Healing chronic pain and opioid addiction
January 14, 2019
Eric Garland, associate dean for research at the College of Social Work, has been appointed to a Multidisciplinary Working Group focused on a $1.1 billion federal effort to speed scientific solutions to stem the opioid crisis.
ADDRESSING THE OPIOID CRISIS
March 19, 2018
U’s Eric Garland offers insights at NIH meeting on using mindfulness as intervention for pain.
TAPPING THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION
July 31, 2017
Study shows mind-body therapies effective in managing pain.
INNOVATIVE THERAPY
June 5, 2017
U launches new Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health.
Faculty mentors
April 10, 2017
Career Services recognizes faculty for helping students succeed and prepare for life after graduation.