DocWire News | July 31, 2020
New stressors brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic may create a "perfect storm" when it comes to increasing the suicide rate. Mark Reger, PhD, is quoted.
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Empathy and understanding: UW psychologists offer tips on relationships during the pandemic
UW News | July 31, 2020
Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, gives advice on how to navigate tough times with friends and family.
What comes after a pandemic? Resilience, according to psychologists
Right as Rain | July 29, 2020
Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, and Emma PeConga, a doctoral student in psychology talk about the importance of resilience during COVID-19.
Ginger forms advisory board to advance innovation and research in mental healthcare
Business Wire | July 28, 2020
Ginger, the leader in on-demand mental healthcare, announced the formation of the Ginger Advisory Board, further investing in its commitment to mental health research and innovation. Patricia Areán, PhD, will serve on this board along with other experts from various academic institutions and clinical organizations.
Race is not a health risk factor. Racism is
KUOW | July 21, 2020
Roberto Montenegro, MD, PhD, talks about the ongoing equity disparities in health care and health outcomes.
Behavioral specialists use holistic approaches to treat problem gambling
King 5 News | July 16, 2020
Behavioral health specialists are applying techniques used to treat drug and alcohol abuse to problem gambling. Ty Lostutter, PhD, talks about the study and treatment of gambling addiction.
A revised definition of pain: IASP revises its definition for the first time since 1979
PR Newswire | July 16, 2020
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) has revised the definition of pain for the first time since 1979, the result of a years-long process that the association hopes will lead to new ways of assessing pain. Mark Sullivan, MD, participated on the 14-member, multinational Presidential Task Force.
VCU researchers receive $3.1M grant to investigate sustainment of mental health programs in schools
Augusta Free Press | July 7, 2020
The National Institute of Mental Health has awarded a $3.1 million grant to a group of researchers, including Aaron Lyon, PhD, to study whether evidence-based mental health programs in schools continue after research support is removed.
Psychiatric consult line for providers expands to 24/7
UW Medicine newsroom | July 1, 2020
As the public grapples with uncertainty and loss during the pandemic, UW Medicine has expanded a statewide psychiatric consultation service to 24/7 for healthcare providers caring for adults with behavioral health problems.
Psychiatric consult line goes 24/7
Department news | July 1, 2020
As the public grapples with uncertainty and loss during the pandemic, UW Medicine has expanded a statewide psychiatric consultation service to 24/7 for healthcare providers caring for adults with behavioral health problems. The Psychiatry Consultation Line’s phone number is 877-927-7924 (877-WA-PSYCH). Providers can also email consultants at PCLWA@uw.edu or visit the website: pcl.psychiatry.uw.edu. The consult line, funded by the […]
