UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

News

Why millions of adults with ADHD struggle to get treatment

PBS | November 24, 2024

Maggie Sibley, PhD talks with PBS News about the 15 million U.S. adults with ADHD, many of whom - especially women and older people - are struggling with access to treatment.  

Feature

Thriving: Wrap Your Head Around Brain Health

Department News | November 27, 2024

Keeping your brain healthy, both physically and emotionally, was the focus of this four-part series of online lectures presented by the UW Retirement Association. Topics include Brain Health 101, Looking Forward to Getting Older, Promoting Mental Health Among Older Adults, and Family & Caregiver Support. All four sessions were recorded and can be viewed online.

Events

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Grand Rounds - Civil Commitment Through the Ethics Lens: How We Got Here

December 13, 2024, 12-1 PM

Philip Candilis, MD, DFAPA, will discuss trace themes of ethics, policy, and social justice through the evolution of civil commitment in the US.