Right as Rain | June 13, 2019
There’s an app for pretty much everything these days, and mental health help is no exception. Apps are alluring because they offer convenient relief for free or for a smaller fee than in-person therapy. Patricia Areán, PhD, talks about when and how they can be beneficial.
The Washington Post | June 11, 2019
Late last year, prosecutors in King County, which encompasses Seattle, and neighboring Snohomish County became the first in the nation to stop charging people for possessing small amounts of drugs — heroin, meth and crack included — in virtually all cases. Research by Susan Collins, PhD, and Seema Clifasefi, PhD, MSW, is referenced.
National Council for Behavioral Health | June 7, 2019
In his TED-Style talk with standing room only, “The Future of Mental Health Care is Sitting in Your Pocket,” Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD, highlights the innovative uses of mobile technology in mental health care.
UW Daily | June 5, 2019
A Psychosis REACH workshop organized by Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, and Maria Monroe-DeVita, PhD, brought families together to build support networks, normalize psychosis and develop skills. Nearly 200 people attended the one-day workshop.
BBC | June 4, 2019
Many more boys get diagnosed with ADHD than girls. But more girls may have the condition than we think — and their struggle to receive a diagnosis can affect their whole lives. Anne Arnett, PhD, is quoted.
Monitor on Psychology | June 1, 2019
Psychologist-designed programs that include housing, work and family interventions for people with opioid use disorder show promise. A combined behavioral and pharmacotherapy program run through the Harm Reduction Research and Treatment (HaRRT) Center and Harborview Medical Center is featured; Susan Collins, PhD, is interviewed.
UW Medicine Magazine | June 1, 2019
Why do active-duty military personnel die by suicide? There’s no single answer. But there may be a new way to prevent some of these deaths: with the text function on your phone. The article is based on research by Kate Comtois, PhD, MPH, Amanda Kerbrat, MSW, LICSW, Chris DeCou, PhD, Dave Atkins, PhD, and Rick Ries, MD, FAPA, FASM.
Department news | May 31, 2019
Congratulations to Christine Curry, MD, for being named the first holder of the Lynn M. Garvey Endowed Professorship in First Episode Psychosis Care. Lynn Garvey, a grateful family member, has generously given funds to the medical school for establishing this endowed professorship. The primary purpose of the endowed fund is to enhance the University’s ability to recruit […]
Department news | May 31, 2019
This summer, Andy Saxon, MD, will be stepping down as Addiction Psychiatry fellowship director after almost 25 years in this role. Dr. Saxon is a nationally-recognized addiction psychiatry researcher, teacher, clinician, and role model, and has done a superb job leading this fellowship. He has trained and inspired a generation of addiction psychiatrists. We are delighted […]
Department news | May 31, 2019
As of July 1, 2019, Rebecca Engelberg, MD, will be stepping down as the Psychiatry Residency’s Associate Program Director (APD) for the UWMC Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic (OPC) site. Rebecca has done an exceptional job in this role over the past 5 years. She is leaving to focus on private practice, but very fortunately for us plans […]
