CNN | December 17, 2024
Jason Kilmer, PhD talks about the myth of alcohol as a social lubricant. The social benefits we get from drinking are more about our mindset than the contents of our cup, he says.
Research & Innovation
Cognitive impairments in schizophrenia: How machine learning is helping
Psychiatry Times | December 10, 2024
Research by Robert Chen, MD, PhD shows that machine learning can simplify cognitive assessment from 15 to 2 domains, enhancing real-world clinical applicability
Maternal suicide rate high among sex workers
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 4, 2024
Suicide accounted for 1 in 10 deaths among sex workers in low and middle-income countries. "This finding was a surprise to everybody," said Ian Bennett, MD, PhD.
CoLab survey reveals WA resident’s ideas for redefining mental health treatment
Department News | November 27, 2024
CARE for Kids and Families, a multi-year, collaborative project based at CoLab, is working to expand access to culturally responsive behavioral healthcare across Washington state. Recently, the project team sent out a survey inviting community members to share ideas for non-traditional wellness services that they would like to see qualify for reimbursement.
Largest study on maternal mortality in sex workers from suicide in low- and middle-income countries
Department News | November 27, 2024
Ian Bennett, MD, PhD and co-authors have released the largest study ever to document deaths in pregnancy and postpartum of sex workers from suicide. Published in Global Mental Health, Suicide During Pregnancy As A Major Contributor To Maternal Suicide Among Female Sex Workers In Eight Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Community Knowledge Approach Investigation is a first of its kind study highlighting the need for targeted interventions as social support within this vulnerable population.
Why millions of adults with ADHD struggle to get treatment
PBS | November 24, 2024
Maggie Sibley, PhD talks with PBS News about the 15 million U.S. adults with ADHD, many of whom - especially women and older people - are struggling with access to treatment.
Adult ADHD: Overdiagnosed? Or finally getting the attention it deserves?
AAMC | November 19, 2024
Some wonder if ADHD should appear in brain scans, but "many neurological pathways are involved in ADHD, so there's no single fingerprint in the brain for it," says Maggie Sibley, PhD.
New award: National Center for Dissemination, Implementation, and Sustainment
Department News | November 22, 2024
Mental health providers face significant challenges implementing effective interventions with light touch or short-term training. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded a new National Center for Mental Health: Dissemination, Implementation, and Sustainment (MHDIS) to Stanford’s Center for Dissemination and Implementation. MHDIS will build the capacity to select and implement evidence-supported practices and programs, sharing pragmatic, accessible guidance through implementation science-based targeted and intensive technical assistance.
Removing guns is a key suicide prevention strategy in WA
Cascade PBS | November 11, 2024
Advocates and researchers like Jeffrey Sung, MD say removing or restricting access to lethal tools, such as firearms, can save lives.
Is being busy good for people with ADHD?
New York Times | November 13, 2024
New research from Margaret Sibley, PhD suggests symptoms of the disorder may be less severe in those with a demanding schedule.
