Jasmer Health

11/07/2025

We want to introduce Jasper, our new therapy dog, He will be substituting for Nova every other day. Nova loves her job but some days she just needs a day off. Jasper is a friendly dog and mostly blind. He previously was a service dog but had to retire when his vision impacted his job. He has been so happy now to be included as a pet therapist. Welcome Jasper

10/04/2025

A new study shows ADHD medications were linked to risk reductions across all five outcomes: 25% reduction in criminality and drug misuse, 16% reduction in transport accidents, 15% reduction in suicidal behaviors , and 4% reduction in accidental injuries.

ADHD medicines not only reduce core symptoms of the disorder like inattention and hyperactivity but also lower substance misuse, accidents, criminality, and su***de risk.

04/22/2025

🧠💨 Heavy Cannabis Use May Affect Brain Function

A new study looked at over 1,000 young adults and found that people who have used cannabis heavily in their lifetime (over 1,000 times) had less brain activity during memory and thinking tasks.

Even people who used recently (based on a urine test) showed lower brain activity—but the biggest difference was seen in long-term heavy users, even if they hadn’t used recently.

The parts of the brain affected are important for memory, focus, and decision-making.

📌 The researchers say that using cannabis a lot, or even just recently, might make it harder for your brain to “switch on” when you need it for tasks like remembering things or solving problems.

💬 The lead author said it might help to avoid cannabis before doing something that requires a lot of brainpower—but heavy users might also feel a dip in thinking ability if they suddenly stop using.

⚠️ The study doesn’t prove cannabis causes these brain changes, and it only looked at young adults. Still, it’s a good reminder to be mindful about how much and how often cannabis is used.

📚 Study published in JAMA Network Open on Jan 28, 2025.

02/19/2025

Harvard conducted a long-term Study of Adult Development to uncover the keys to longevity and lasting health.

Most people might guess some combination of good nutrition, supplements, and exercise, right?

Well, most people would’ve been wrong.

The #1 predictor of well-being, longevity, and happiness is the quality of our relationships.

Turns out that the people who stayed healthiest, over the long run, were the people who had the strongest connections to others.

Send a message to learn more

02/14/2025

Were you aware that having sleep apnea significantly increases the risk for suicidal thoughts/behaviors? At Jasmer Health we offer sleep apnea screening without a referral. Any person who wishes to be screened and has depression or significant unexplained fatigue, teeth grinding or snoring can get an at home sleep study. Please reach out if you would like this screening. Most insurances pay for the screening entirely.

Individuals with a moderate to high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, as measured via the STOP-Bang questionnaire, were more likely to experience suicidal ideations, plans and attempts, according to research conducted in South Korea.“Early detection of [obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)] is critic...

09/19/2023

If anyone is interested in Green Grapes we have as many as you can pick for free behind our clinic. We just ask that you stop by the front desk and let us know you are here. We want to make sure to protect our therapy dog Nova from accidental ingestion. Please just pick up any that drop on the ground while picking. We are at 555 North Fairfield in Layton and I’ll leave this post up until the grapes are gone.

09/09/2023

We wanted our patients to know that we have been accepted to begin taking University of Utah Health Insurance effective 9/1/23. We can take patients with Healthy Premier and Healthy Preferred Plans. Please feel free to make an appointment if you or a loved one are struggling with your mental health and need a knowledgeable experienced professional to guide you through the process.

12/03/2022

11/18/2022

Silly little video I made about ADHD and how object permanence defects can cause issues in relationships.

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07/21/2022

As of last Saturday there is a new Emergency Number that every person in the USA should know about and every parent should teach their children about. Instead of calling 9-1-1 for general emergencies you can now call 9-8-8 for a mental health crisis and it will plug a person into resources for assistance. You can also text this this number and someone will reach out to you. I have attached a news article about it for more information. Please share this post, it might save someone's life. You never know who might be struggling but yet every day puts on a brave face. Having a mental health diagnosis is not a character flaw. and there is hope for recovery.

A new 988 telephone number for the national su***de prevention and mental health hotline will go live on Saturday.