KXLY | January 22, 2020
The UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center propose a guide that recommends more services to victims, prosecuting attorneys and access to trauma centers.
News & Stories
A new chapter at the Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center
The Huddle | January 22, 2020
The center now offers services for children and adults who have experienced any kind of trauma. Lucy Berliner, MSW, director of the center, thinks the name change better reflects the breadth of knowledge, experience and treatment abilities of the center’s providers.
Weinstein trial is a milestone for #MeToo and a moment of wrenching truth for survivors
Los Angeles Times | January 19, 2020
For survivors of sexual assault, a conviction in the Weinstein case could mark a turning point and help heal their trauma. An acquittal could confirm their worst fears. Emily Dworkin, PhD, weighs in.
Reaching out: How caring letters help in suicide prevention
CBS News | January 19, 2020
Ursula Whiteside, PhD, is quoted in an article that discusses how simple interventions, like a caring letter or text, can make a difference with a person contemplating suicide.
Columbia County works to remove barriers to mental health
Union Bulletin | January 17, 2020
Telepsychiatry, offered now at Blue Mountain Counseling in Dayton, will make prescriptions for mental health patients more readily available. UW Psychiatrists work alongside behavioral health specialists and primary care doctors to meet the needs of the patient’s overall health.
‘A Lifeline’ for doctors helps them treat postpartum depression
NPR | January 15, 2020
A statewide program in Massachusetts offers support to obstetricians and gynecologists in screening for and treating depression in pregnant women and new moms. The UW’s Partnership Access Line (PAL) for Moms is referenced.
Where’s the mental healthcare coverage in PPOs?
MedPage Today | January 13, 2020
An article written by Carol Rockhill, MD, PhD, underscores how the U.S. is more similar to impoverished countries than other global leaders when it comes to providing affordable mental healthcare.
The three of us
Accelerate: The Campaign for UW Medicine | January 9, 2020
Todd and Laura Crooks join forces with Jim Vollendroff, MPA, Jurgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, and Rebecca Sladek, MS, to create a new kind of mental health conference that works with community members to devise solutions and move initiatives forward.
UW Medicine’s consultation line targets statewide psychiatrist shortage
The Daily | January 9, 2020
UW Medicine launched the Psychiatry Consultation Line (PCL), allowing healthcare providers statewide to consult UW Medicine psychiatrists regarding mental illness treatments for patients. Ryan Kimmel, MH is quoted.
Telemedicine, transportation remain high priorities, State Sen. Becker says
Nisqually Valley News | January 8, 2020
The Washington state Legislature convenes on January 13 for this year’s session. 2nd Legislative District Sen. Randi Becker, R-Olympia says there are a number of high priority telemedicine and transportation bills in the works.
