Department news | November 25, 2020
A generous philanthropic gift has made it possible to implement a culturally sensitive pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Program (BHIP) in the Pediatric Clinic at Harborview, providing a tremendous opportunity to adapt the Collaborative Care model to younger patients. BHIP uses the Collaborative Care model developed in our department to provide mental health services in primary […]
UW Medicine Newsroom | November 6, 2020
The Stay Connected program is using phone calls to more effectively reach out to isolated seniors. Patrick Raue, PhD, is leading the program’s rollout to senior centers and public housing facilities in Washington.
Department news | May 27, 2020
Within a few months, COVID‐19 has caused tremendous anxiety, trauma and grief. We are seeing increased stress in individuals with preexisting mental health or substance use disorders who may be physically isolated and have reduced access to their usual treatment programs or support systems, and we are also seeing new mental health and substance use problems […]
Department news | April 30, 2020
Our faculty and staff are contributing in a number of ways to support the mental health of our community now and in the months ahead as we collectively respond to COVID-19 challenges. After getting over the initial shock and fear, we have learned that as mental health professionals, we can take care of vulnerable patients, […]
Right as Rain | May 18, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has made not feeling OK the new normal. Barbara McCann, PhD, gives advice on how to cope with the “protracted losing” of the way things were.
Right as Rain | April 27, 2020
Jennifer Erickson, DO, talks about how to tell the difference between COVID-19 and anxiety and what to do if you’re still not sure.
Seattle Magazine | April 1, 2020
Congratulations to the following people who were voted a “2020 Top Doctor” by their peers.
Department news | April 6, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging for all of us, but frontline health care workers and support staff are facing extraordinary challenges and risks: longer shifts, a daily fear of exposure for themselves and their families, increased patient anxiety and isolation and a looming surge in very sick patients. These dedicated professionals are doing their best […]
The Wenatchee World | April 4, 2020
Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, and Kristen Lindgren, PhD, say it’s normal to feel stressed or anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some are more at-risk than others.
The Stranger | April 3, 2020
Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, and Kristen Lindgren, PhD, offer some healthy ways to cope with the increased stressors and disruptions in our lives due to COVID-19.
