The Seattle Times | March 8, 2020
Faced with the unknown, it’s easy for people to fall into a cycle of worry and focus on negative outcomes in repetitive “rumination cycles.” Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, says to focus on what you can control and do something positive to counterbalance the stress.
The Washington Post | January 29, 2020
For the millions of sexual assault survivors in the United States, current events can be rough terrain. Mental health care experts, including Emily Dworkin, PhD, discuss ways to help manage stress.
Right as Rain | January 23, 2020
Erin Gonzalez, PhD, provides tips for overcoming therapy anxiety, what to look for in a therapist, what often happens during the course of therapy sessions, and how to prepare for a first session.
The Huddle | January 22, 2020
The center now offers services for children and adults who have experienced any kind of trauma. Lucy Berliner, MSW, director of the center, thinks the name change better reflects the breadth of knowledge, experience and treatment abilities of the center’s providers.
Union Bulletin | January 17, 2020
Telepsychiatry, offered now at Blue Mountain Counseling in Dayton, will make prescriptions for mental health patients more readily available. UW Psychiatrists work alongside behavioral health specialists and primary care doctors to meet the needs of the patient’s overall health.
The Daily | January 9, 2020
UW Medicine launched the Psychiatry Consultation Line (PCL), allowing healthcare providers statewide to consult UW Medicine psychiatrists regarding mental illness treatments for patients. Ryan Kimmel, MH is quoted.
Nisqually Valley News | January 8, 2020
The Washington state Legislature convenes on January 13 for this year’s session. 2nd Legislative District Sen. Randi Becker, R-Olympia says there are a number of high priority telemedicine and transportation bills in the works.
Crosscut | January 6, 2020
A collaboration between UW Medicine’s AIMS Center and Dayton, WA (population 2,500), is changing how Washington brings mental health care to rural communities.
The Seattle Times | March 22, 2020
The consequences of a constricted life and social distancing have greater potential ramifications for seniors. Geriatric psychiatrist Richard Veith is quoted.
Newsbeat | December 2, 2015
Professor David Atkins, PhD, lead author of a new study on computer-evaluated empathy, envisions software providing near-immediate feedback to therapists.
