USA Today | March 6, 2019
In less than 25 years, marijuana has gone from illegal everywhere in the United States to legal for at least some uses in all but four states. Andrew Saxon, MD, comments on legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use.
KIRO 7 | March 5, 2019
A new policy from the North American Interfraternity Conference bans alcohol above 15 percent at chapter events and on chapter property. Jason Kilmer, PhD, says the impact of this new ban needs to be evaluated to see if it actually achieves the intended results.
KUOW | February 25, 2019
The opioid epidemic has been in the news for years as a crisis. But right next to it is one you might not know about: benzos. Benzo-involved overdose deaths have increased eightfold between 1999 and 2016. KUOW host Bill Radke talks with Rick Ries, M.D., to find out why. Scroll down to fourth story.
Right as Rain | February 14, 2019
Once in a while, a perfectly healthy heart can stop functioning properly due to a stressful event. Mark Sullivan, M.D., PhD, talks about the psychological recovery from a traumatic event.
UW Medicine Newsroom | February 14, 2019
In 2018, the U.S. military experienced the highest number of suicides among active duty personnel in six years. A study led by UW Psychiatry researchers Kate Comtois, PhD, Amanda Kerbrat, MSW, Christopher DeCou, PhD, David Atkins, PhD, and Rick Ries, MD, found that caring texts to at-risk active duty military members can have positive effects.
UW Medicine Newsroom | February 13, 2019
Digital psychotherapy could help improve access to mental health treatment, especially in underserved communities, but consumers still have significant concerns. Patricia Areán, PhD, weighs in.
Washington Post | February 10, 2019
Aging can have impactful effects on sleep patterns. According to a national poll, 46 percent of adults 65 and older have trouble falling asleep on a regular basis. Michael V. Vitiello, PhD, comments on sleep in aging.
KNKX | February 7, 2019
Every week, tens of thousands of Americans complete intensive drug and alcohol rehab programs. The next months after treatment, however, are fraught with risk of relapse. Dennis Donovan, PhD, professor emeritus of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the UW, is quoted.
Department news | January 31, 2019
VA Puget Sound launched a comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program this month designed to help Veterans who are at the highest risk for recurrent or chronic suicidality and emotional dysregulation. DBT is an evidenced-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy well-suited for treating the kinds of complex mental health challenges seen among Veteran populations. The goal is to […]
Department news | January 31, 2019
A recent paper published in Health Promotion Practice co-authored by Debra Kaysen, PhD, Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, and first author Cynthia Pearson, PhD (School of Social Work), among others, was named to the Editor’s Choice Collection for the January 2019 issue. Recognized for its inspiring writing, exemplary science, and insightful exploration of an important area of health equity, Building a Tribal–Academic Partnership […]
