Psychiatric Times | October 21, 2024
This report by Ramanpreet Toor, MD says that early identification and treatment are crucial to preventing severe outcomes, with a good long-term prognosis if managed appropriately.
Research & Innovation
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.
To drink or not to drink
The Daily | October 14, 2024
Research shows that 78% of students have less than five drinks in a two-week span. People think these amounts are much higher, says Jason Kilmer, PhD, so if we can correct that misperception it can lead to fewer students choosing to drink.
Kids with ADHD may still have symptoms as adults
Scientific American | October 15, 2024
Fortunately, recognition and treatment of ADHD in grown-ups is getting better thanks to the work of clinical psychiatrists such as Margaret Sibley, PhD.
Initiative-funded project seeks to understand impact of climate change on mental health
UW News | October 17, 2024
Jessica Acolin, PhD is a lead co-investigator on a pilot grant to create the Climate Destress Questionnaire, which hopes to be included in large health surveys.
A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste
Associated Press | October 7, 2024
Jeff Iliff, PhD who helped pioneer waste-clearance research, is looking for ways to measure glymphatic function and test if better sleep or other treatments might spur waste clearance.
New grant! Growing a Tribal Healing Effort Through Research (GATHER)
Department News | September 30, 2024
With this new, $3 million grant, the UW Seven Directions team will serve as one of four core technical assistance and training hubs supporting the documentation and monitoring of tribal research grants focused on substance use, mental health, and pain management.
AIMS Center 20th Anniversary Celebration
Department News | September 30, 2024
At the AIMS Center, we were thrilled to celebrate our 20th Anniversary with friends and colleagues in September. For the past two decades, we’ve supported diverse healthcare organizations in integrating behavioral health services into medical settings.
SMART Center 10th Anniversary Celebration
Department News | September 30, 2024
The SMART Center capped off a months-long celebration of its 10-year anniversary with a joyful evening event on September 12th at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture.
Debut event: Innovations in Addressing Substance Use and Addiction
Department News | September 30, 2024
Innovations in Addressing Substance Use and Addiction was a first ever, full-day event to showcase the department’s efforts to tackle our region’s challenges with addiction and substance use disorders.
