The Conversation | March 2, 2026
With three decades of research experience, Susan Collins, PhD writes about what works and what she has learned about substance use treatment.
Research & Innovation
Cognitive speed training linked to reduced risk of dementia
Department News | February 25, 2026
This first of its kind study assessed the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, 20-years after participating in the ACTIVE study, which was originally conceptualized and led by Sherry Willis, PhD.
Leaders in the history of clinical child and adolescent psychology: Elizabeth McCauley
Taylor & Francis | February 15, 2026
Elizabeth McCauley, PhD's career is profiled in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology's "Past Presidents Series."
Two Colville women were booked into a rural Washington jail. It became a death sentence
Investigate West | February 5, 2026
"There certainly is the need for more research and systematic overview of what is actually happening in jail," says Mandy Owens, PhD.
Psychologists underserve adults with ADHD
UW Medicine Newsroom | February 12, 2026
If we can bridge the gap and connect people with treatment we know works, we're a lot more likely to help people improve their lives, says Nicole Groves, PhD.
Internal P2IR grants to support early career faculty
Department News | January 28, 2026
The PBSCI Research Council is currently soliciting Pipeline to Independent Research (P2IR) proposals for early career faculty investigators who want to pursue a research career in the department.
SMART Talks — faculty present their research in new video series
Department News | January 28, 2026
Developed and produced by the SMART Center, SMART Talks is a new series that features SMART Center faculty presenting their research in short, accessible videos.
Researchers pinpoint biomarkers for schizophrenia
Technology.org | February 1, 2026
Results from Debby Tsuang, MD suggest that a couple of easily administered cognitive tests can enhance the distinctions between people with and without schizophrenia.
‘It Takes an Island’: locals tune into Mercer Island Healthy Youth Community Forum
Mercer Island Reporter | February 3, 2026
“We have so much research that shows what we do about substance use pays dividends on our mental health,” said Jason Kilmer, PhD, the event's keynote speaker.
