Department News | April 30, 2025
In October 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) established the new Center for Mental Health Implementation Support (CMHIS) to provide support for the sustained implementation of effective mental health treatments.
Department News | April 30, 2025
A new book published by Oxford University Press, "Redesigning the US Mental Health Care System," brings together an array of experts working to spark lasting change in mental health care systems across the United States.
Department News | April 30, 2025
Department Chair Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA contributed to a large multi-national metaanalysis of collaborative care for depression that was recently published in JAMA Psychiatry. Dr. Unützer represented the international research team and presented the findings in a thoughtful and engaging conversation with host Dr. John Torres. You can listen to the episode here .
Department News | April 30, 2025
Starting on July 1, 2025, Ryan Kimmel, MD will assume the role of vice chair for clinical services in our department. Dr. Kimmel brings a wealth of experience in clinical care, leadership, and innovation to this role, and we are confident in his ability to continue advancing our department’s commitment to excellence in clinical services and patient care.
UW Medicine Newsroom | April 25, 2025
The drugs cannot cure Alzheimer's, says Tom Grabowski, MD, but they appear to help people with mild cognitive impairment and extend the time they're independent and able to manage their daily lives.
Kitsap Sun | April 15, 2025
In many ways, people with public insurance like Medicaid have better and more comprehensive access to mental health care than people on very nice private insurance programs, says Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH.
Right as Rain | March 31, 2025
"One thing that can really help people is to clarify your values," says Kate Hoerster, PhD, "to ask yourself what you care about most in the world."
Right as Rain | April 7, 2025
Somatic therapy can be helpful for people stuck in a fear response like fight, flight or freeze, where their body is perceiving a threat where there isn’t one, says Tom Soeprono, MD.
Right as Rain | February 20, 2025
Cope with stress by problem solving, recommends Peter Vitaliano, MS, PhD. This involves breaking down the source of stress into smaller parts and figuring out ways to address them.
Department News | March 15, 2025
Over the past three years, BHI has worked to engage various partners to create a unified and robust behavioral health crisis response system in Washington, with input from expert stakeholders, including individuals with lived experience. The BHI recently completed its work by submitting final recommendations report to the Governor and State Legislature.
