Department news | June 30, 2019
We are delighted to announce that Amelia Dubovsky, MD, will become one of our two Harborview Associate Program Directors for the Psychiatry Residency Program as of August 1, 2019 joining Matt Iles-Shih, MD, MPH, in this role. Dr. Dubovsky will take over from Kathy Chen, MD, who is stepping down September 3. We would like to thank Dr. […]
Department news | June 30, 2019
The Wayne J. Katon Outstanding Mentor Award recognizes a faculty member who demonstrates sustained commitment to the creative, scholarly, professional and personal development of research mentees. The award honors Wayne Katon, MD, a gifted and dedicated mentor who supervised medical students, psychiatry residents, research fellows and junior faculty across several departments, many of whom have become […]
Department news | June 30, 2019
The Gary J. Tucker Career Teaching Award, named in honor of the Chair of our department from 1985 through 1997, recognizes exceptional career achievement in teaching and education and honors Dr. Tucker’s significant contributions to our academic programs, his leadership and dedication as a teacher, clinician, and scholar, his love of teaching, and his ability […]
Department news | June 30, 2019
The Outstanding Mentor Award, Clinician Teacher Pathway honors extraordinary and sustained dedication, commitment, and effectiveness in fostering the professional and personal development of faculty members in our Clinician Teacher pathway. This year the award goes to Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD. Dr. Ratzliff has displayed a consistent and passionate commitment to mentoring clinician teachers, in both individual […]
Department news | June 30, 2019
The Exceptional Staff Award is a new award that honors and celebrates the valuable efforts staff members make toward supporting the mission of the department and upholding our core values of collaboration, continuous learning and mentorship, and integrity and accountability. We had six amazing nominees this year: Alison Laing, department research administration; Jessica Leith, Evidence Based Practice […]
The Huddle, UW Medicine | June 26, 2019
Each year, our government relations director, Ian Goodhew, JD, travels to Olympia and Washington, D.C. to advocate for (and against) legislation that impacts UW Medicine. His efforts recently produced some important outcomes at the 2019 Washington state legislative session, including significant funding to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Right as Rain | June 24, 2019
When you get the news you never want to hear — that someone you love has just received a difficult health diagnosis — what should you do? Listen, says Jesse Fann, MD, MPH, who specializes in helping patients cope with medical issues.
KUOW The Record | June 17, 2019
San Francisco can now involuntarily treat people who are suffering from a trifecta of homelessness, mental illness and drug addiction. Susan Collins, PhD, comments on what science can tell us about whether forced treatment works, and the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies.
UPI | June 14, 2019
During the past decade, drug-related deaths among millennials increased by 108%, alcohol-induced deaths by 69%, and suicides by 35%, according to the report from the Trust for America’s Health and Well Being. Andrew Saxon, MD, comments on the trend.
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.
