Department news | March 31, 2020
Congratulations to the recipients of the Winter round of funding for the Staff Scholarship Award! The scholarship was created by donations from the department administrative team, matched by department funds, to support professional development of classified or professional staff who work in our department. Thank you to the applicants, Selection Committee, and donors who make […]
The Seattle Times | March 22, 2020
The consequences of a constricted life and social distancing have greater potential ramifications for seniors. Geriatric psychiatrist Richard Veith is quoted.
KUOW | March 19, 2020
Public health experts say the extraordinary measures we’re taking to slow the novel coronavirus could go on for months. Kristen Lindgren, PhD, talks about ways to stay mentally healthy in an uncertain time.
The Seattle Times | March 17, 2020
“Exercise could be your lifeline. Not only does it reduce risk of common conditions like hypertension and diabetes, it also treats depression.” Op-ed by Katherine Hoerster, PhD, MPH, and Dori Rosenberg, PhD, MPH (school of public health)
The Seattle Times | March 13, 2020
“Be kind to yourself and others who may be feeling anxious. A little support goes a long way. Seek it. Provide it. Maybe, just maybe, we can continue these behaviors even after this outbreak is long behind us.” Op-ed by Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, Emma PeConga, PhD (psychology) and Lori Zoellner, PhD (psychology).
Right as Rain | March 12, 2020
“It is normal for people to experience anxiety related to the coronavirus outbreak given that it is a constantly changing situation with uncertainty about what is coming next.” Doyanne Darnell, PhD, Jennifer Erickson, DO, and Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, offer advice.
The Seattle Times | March 10, 2020
Doug Zatzick, MD, offers suggestions for people in isolation — stay active, keep a schedule, monitor your social media use, avoid unreliable news sources, stay connected with people virtually as much as possible.
KUOW The Record | March 9, 2020
Psychologist Emily Dworkin, PhD, studies how community and culture affect trauma survivors – and in the past few months, accusations and convictions from Kobe Bryant to Harvey Weinstein have kept sexual assault front and center in the news. How should survivors approach the barrage of news? Scroll down to third story
The Seattle Times | March 8, 2020
Faced with the unknown, it’s easy for people to fall into a cycle of worry and focus on negative outcomes in repetitive “rumination cycles.” Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, says to focus on what you can control and do something positive to counterbalance the stress.
KOMO 4 | March 1, 2020
With an emerging outbreak on a novel virus, it is not uncommon for people to feel anxious or even scared. Doug Zatzick, MD, says it’s important to practice self-care and to know what is calming and regulating for yourself.
