Training – Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Efficacy of a Brief Intervention of Strategy for School-based Mental Health Clinicians (BRISC)

The Brief Intervention for School Clinicians (BRISC) has been the subject of two research studies funded by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES). In the most recent study, 48 high schools in three states (WA, MD, MN) were recruited and assigned to BRISC (n=23) or school-based services as usual (SAU; n=25). Clinicians working in schools […]

Workforce for Student Well-being Initiative (WSW)

In 2023, Washington state was awarded $6 million from the U.S. Department of Education to create a pipeline from Washington state’s five accredited Masters in Social Work training programs to K-12 schools. Called the Workforce for Student Well-being Initiative (WSW), 100 aspiring school social workers will receive conditional scholarships based on their financial need so […]

Empower Through Health

Empower Through Health (ETH) is a healthcare, research, and education 501c3 organization operating in rural eastern Uganda. ETH runs a health center that provides general medical care for surrounding communities and delivers psychiatric and neurological services across Buyende District (population >400,000). ETH’s research focuses on reducing demand-side barriers to care and partnering with existing community […]

Centering community voices in partnered mixed methods approaches to addressing health disparities with diverse communities

Meaningful partnerships between community and academic/public health co-researchers are needed to address community mental health, wellbeing, and health disparities. Partnerships should center the strengths, needs, and interests of communities on the communities’ terms while building relationships on trust and shared power. UW researchers in partnership with the Community Health Board Coalition (CHBC) have developed an […]

Family and Caregiver Training and Support Program (FACTS) pilot

This project will develop training that will include an orientation to having a loved one who is psychiatrically hospitalized and will teach families and caregivers practical communication skills while their loved one is in our care.

Pilot of an inpatient Family Bridger Model to support families with loved ones who experience psychosis

This project will adapt the Family Bridger Program for an inpatient setting.

Training psychiatry residents in complex communication skills for working with clients and their supports

This educational initiative seeks to craft an innovative curriculum for psychiatry residents focused on person-centered communication skills.

Debriefing after adverse events using the RECover Framework

This project will evaluate the effect of a debriefing workshop on the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of giving debriefs after adverse events among physicians and their trainees.

State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center

The State Implementation and Scaling-up of Evidence-based Practices (SISEP) Center is a national technical assistance center funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. Through this subcontract, the UW SMART Center has a subcontract to develop a micro-credentialing program on implementation science (IS) for educators, and to develop and convene a […]

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for psychosis workforce development

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis (CBTp) is a time-limited, structured form of talk therapy that is indicated for individuals who experience distress related to psychotic symptoms. Although evidence demonstrates effectiveness in enhancing care and outcomes for clients with psychosis, CBTp is not widely available in the United States. The UW SPIRIT Lab in the Department […]

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