New York Times | October 30, 2025
Results suggest that insurers should reimburse for text-based therapy, which could expand access for people with difficulty attending video appointments, said Patricia Areán, PhD.
News & Stories
Jürgen Unützer named Doctor of the Year by Puget Sound Business Journal
Department News | October 30, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that the Puget Sound Business Journal has selected PBSCI Chair Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, as the recipient of its 2025 Healthcare Leadership Award for Doctor of the Year!
Integrating clinical psychologists into inpatient psychiatry
Department News | October 30, 2025
In their new JAMA Psychiatry Viewpoint, “Toward a New Standard in Inpatient Psychiatry — Integration of Clinical Psychologists,” authors Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, ABPP, and Adam Kuczynski, PhD, make a compelling case that integrating psychologists into inpatient psychiatric care is not only clinically advantageous — it is essential.
Psilocybin clinical trial underway
Department News | October 30, 2025
Led by Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, PsiloStudy has already learned a lot about the safety and experience of those treated with psilocybin and psychological support.
Jason Kilmer joins the Awkward Conversations Podcast
Department News | October 30, 2025
Jason Kilmer, PhD was a guest on a recent episode of the Awkward Conversations Podcast with Jodie Sweetin, a popular podcast designed to give parents real-world tools and expert advice to help their kids make smart, healthy choices.
Jeremy Rudoler receives 2025 Joseph Becker Research Award
Department News | October 30, 2025
Jeremy is part of the General Adult Track and his research examines the effectiveness of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Next Steps group skills intervention in reducing perfectionism.
CAPS strengthens capacity to reduce untreated psychosis across WA
Department News | October 30, 2025
Led by Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, ABPP, the Central Assessment of Psychosis Service (CAPS) was established to address a critical gap in the early detection and diagnosis of psychosis across Washington state. The onset of psychosis marks a pivotal window for intervention—neurological changes and functional decline occur rapidly in the first year, making early, accurate identification essential.
New book — DBT Next Steps: Building a Life Worth Living
Department News | October 30, 2025
Congratulations to co-authors Kate Comtois, PhD, and Adam Carmel, PhD for the publication of their new book, DBT Next Steps: Building a Life Worth Living.
Seattle Children’s recognized as top 10 children’s hospital in U.S.
Department News | October 30, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Seattle Children’s as one of the top 10 children’s hospitals in the U.S., including #1 in Washington state! Seattle Children’s is also rated in the top 50 in Pediatric & Adolescent Behavioral Health.
Kate Comtois named department’s first Vice Chair of Research
Department News | September 30, 2025
Earlier this year, the department formed a new Research Council to provide a dedicated forum to address challenges and opportunities related to our research mission. To lead this new council, we are delighted to announce that Kate Comtois, PhD, MPH has agreed to serve as Vice Chair for Research beginning this fall.
