Department news | September 30, 2019
In the wake of the opioid epidemic, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is launching a massive initiative to help people with opioid addiction and to explore safer treatment options for chronic pain. The University of Washington School of Medicine will receive at least three awards totaling about $19 million. The “Helping to End Addiction Long-term” (HEAL) […]
Department news | June 30, 2019
In September 2015, our Department received $12 million from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to test a telepsychiatry extension of the Collaborative Care model for patients with PTSD or bipolar disorder in rural primary care clinics. The Study to Promote Innovation in Rural Integrated Telepsychiatry (SPIRIT) reached a significant milestone this week by enrolling over […]
Department news | June 30, 2019
The Northwest Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Center (NW GWEC), co-directed by Michael V. Vitiello, PhD, and Elizabeth Phelan, MD, (Department of Medicine, Division of Gerontology and Geriatrics), has received a five year competing renewal through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program. The NW GWEC is a regional center that conducts interprofessional education and […]
Department news | April 30, 2019
The 2018 Journal of Rural Health Article of the Year highlights the important and increasing role telemental health services play in addressing widespread barriers to mental health care in rural areas. The winning paper this year was authored by a number of department faculty and staff including John Fortney, PhD; Richard Veith, MD; Amy Bauer, MD, MS; Lori […]
Department news | April 30, 2019
With renewed funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Integrated Mental Health Fellowship will continue to prepare clinicians from mental health and primary care specialties for careers in mental health services research at the interface of mental health and primary care. Started by Dr. Wayne Katon some 25 years ago, this continually funded T32 program […]
Department news | January 31, 2019
The Corporation for National and Community Service recently posted the final evaluation report for a five year initiative led by the AIMS Center designed to increase access and quality of depression treatment in rural community clinics by implementing Collaborative Care. Over 5,000 patients in eight rural FQHCs were engaged in care and the clinical outcomes they achieved […]
Department news | January 31, 2019
A recent paper published in Health Promotion Practice co-authored by Debra Kaysen, PhD, Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, and first author Cynthia Pearson, PhD (School of Social Work), among others, was named to the Editor’s Choice Collection for the January 2019 issue. Recognized for its inspiring writing, exemplary science, and insightful exploration of an important area of health equity, Building a Tribal–Academic Partnership […]
UW Medicine Newsroom | May 16, 2023
Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, will facilitate a small-scale study to explore the potential therapeutic value of the psychedelic compound found in mushrooms to treat post-traumatic stress and alcohol use disorders. This story appeared in numerous media outlets.
The Whole U | May 19, 2023
As a psychologist for the VA Puget Sound, Kate Hoerster, PhD, MPH, develops programs incorporating peer support interventions for veterans with PTSD.
Population Health Initiative | May 10, 2023
The Population Health Initiative announced the award of a dozen planning grants to UW researchers to support the launch of new climate-focused collaborations. Fellow McKenna Parnes received an award for her project titled, “The Climate Change Social Media Movement: Exploring Impacts on Youth Mental Health.”
