KNKX | July 2, 2025
It may sound simple, but being respectful can go a long way towards helping someone struggling with drug addiction, says Caleb Banta-Green, PhD.
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
New Community Bulletin Board for connecting with colleagues
Department News | June 23, 2025
We have created a new shared space on Microsoft Teams that's open to all PBSCI faculty, staff, and trainees.
Jonathan Orrala to serve as co-chair of Staff EDI Committee
Department News | May 29, 2025
We're happy to announce that Jonathan Orrala will be stepping in as co-chair of the department's Staff EDI Committee! Jonathan is a member of our Academic HR team with a focus on faculty recruitment and he became involved with the Staff EDI Committee shortly after joining the department in 2023.
Empathy Lens photo collection – humanizing images for harm reduction
Department News | April 30, 2025
The Addictions, Drug, and Alcohol Institute (ADAI) is excited to introduce Empathy Lens, a new photo collection providing images related to drug and alcohol use, prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction.
PBSCI explores collaborations with UW School of Law
Department News | January 30, 2025
There is a tremendous need in our state for research that is focused on mental health and the law and to provide guidance to policy makers on best practices to improve health and justice outcomes. With this backdrop in mind, we are exploring an exciting partnership with the UW School of Law to navigate the complex intersection of mental health and the law.
New program for families and caregivers accelerates mental health recovery
Department News | December 30, 2024
To help caregivers supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness, we’re proud to introduce the new Family and Caregiver Training and Support (FACTS) Program, a hub for evidence-informed, reliable information, resources, and skills training specifically for people supporting an adult loved one who is living with a serious mental health condition.
Fred Hutch receives funding to advance Indigenous cancer health equity
Fred Hutch Cancer Center | December 20, 2024
Researchers including Myra Parker, PhD have received more than $16 million over five years to improve cancer health equity for American Indian and Alaska native people.
Innovative treatments for mental health care
The Huddle | November 13, 2024
New Center for Behavioral Health and Learning (CBHL) addresses WA's need for mental health care with treatments including neuromodulation therapies, an intensive outpatient program, and support for caregivers.
New book reviews inpatient psychiatric services for youth
Department News | October 31, 2024
The Handbook of Evidence-Based Inpatient Mental Health Programs for Children and Adolescents is officially in print! Co-edited by Alysha Thompson, PhD and Shannon Simmons, MD, MPH, this multi-year effort reviews multiple aspects of inpatient psychiatric hospital (IPH) and acute mental health services for youth.
New study finds mobility justice is needed in South Seattle. Here’s how voters can help
South Seattle Emerald | October 24, 2024
In this op-ed, Katherine Hoerster, PhD, MPH writes about the Participatory Active Transportation for Health in South Seattle study and how mobility needs are on the line and on the ballot.
