UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
News
Pierce County youth probation program cuts down on reoffenses
Northwest Public Radio | January 6, 2026
Opportunity-Based Probation connects youth to prosocial community groups and activities, instead of a punitive probation model. Sarah Walker, PhD, MS and Kate Cunningham, PsyD are quoted.
Feature
Free training to help WA primary care providers treat mental health
Department News | December 30, 2025
The AIMS Center’s Integrated Care Training Program selected its third cohort for the Mental Health Learning Series for Primary Care Providers. This six-month series equips PCPs with practical skills to better address mental health needs including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, and ADHD in primary care settings.
Events
Grand Rounds - Services and interventions research in the context of mental health in the USA: A five year perspective
January 23 | 12 - 1 PM
Dr. Patricia Areán will discuss the current gaps in the mental health field as it applies to mental health services and clinical interventions research. She will discuss current funding opportunities at NIMH and other agencies, with a focus on technology, work force development, and social determinants of health.
