UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
News
The boom in ADHD coaching has few rules
Medscape | February 23, 2026
The ADHD coaching practice started in K-12 schools in the 1990s, said Maggie Sibley, PhD. But the number of people offering these services has grown exponentially in recent years.
Feature
Cognitive speed training linked to reduced risk of dementia
Department News | February 25, 2026
This first of its kind study assessed the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, 20-years after participating in the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which was originally conceptualized and led by Sherry Willis, PhD.
Events
Candidate talk - K. Warner Schaie Endowed Chair in Adult Cognitive Development
March 3 | 12 - 1 PM
Matthew Panizzon, PhD, a candidate for the K. Warner Schaie Endowed Chair in Adult Cognitive Development, will give a presentation on his work and aspirations for the position. Join us for his talk entitled “Where do we go from here: Perspectives on the next phase of Alzheimer’s disease research.” Join via Zoom
