UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
News
Weed-sick: High-potency cannabis leads to ER visits, illness for some users
KUOW | January 8, 2025
Bia Carlini, PhD, MPH describes the relationship between marijuana and high-potency cannabis concentrates "like comparing strawberries to strawberry frosted Pop-Tarts."
Feature
New program for families and caregivers accelerates mental health recovery
Department News | December 30, 2024
Supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness can be extremely difficult. To help caregivers during this challenging time, we’re proud to introduce our new Family and Caregiver Training and Support (FACTS) Program, a hub for reliable information, resources, and skills training for anyone supporting an adult loved one who is living with a serious mental health condition.
Events
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds - Substance Abuse in Perinatal Patients
January 24, 2024, 12-1 PM
For this Ripley Memorial Lecture, Kimberly Ann Yonkers, MD, will present data and research exploring the epidemiology and treatment of perinatal individuals with substance use disorders.
