Department news | December 31, 2018
Since the founding of Sleep Medicine Reviews in 1997 by Michael V. Vitiello, PhD, and Jean Krieger, MD, PhD, the review-only journal’s impact on the field has continued to grow on a number of measures, with data from 2017 hitting multiple new highs. Geared toward practitioners of sleep medicine and academic sleep and circadian rhythm researchers, SMR enjoys […]
Department news | December 31, 2018
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) and its Council on Medical Education and Lifelong Learning selected Heidi Combs, MD, as a recipient of the 2018-2019 Nancy C.A. Roeske, MD, Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Medical Student Education. The certificate is awarded annually to APA members who have made outstanding and sustaining contributions to medical student education. […]
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 27, 2018
Ian Bennett, M.D., PhD, comments on a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics urging pediatric healthcare providers to watch for signs of perinatal depression in the mothers of their infant patients. PAL for Moms is mentioned as a resource.
Right as Rain | December 24, 2018
Brenna Renn, PhD, talks about how decluttering your environment can help you feel more content and relaxed and can help you stay focused. She warns unrealistic standards and offers some practical advice.
KUOW | December 20, 2018
In anticipation of Seattle’s new waterfront tunnel opening in February, KUOW investigated why people slow down in tunnels. Jim Basinski, MD, weighs in on tunnel phobia.
US News & World Report | December 20, 2018
Older adults’ sleep difficulties can hurt cognitive function and may raise risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Michael V. Vitiello, PhD, is quoted about the impact of poor sleep.
Psychiatric News | December 18, 2018
Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, provides some concrete actions psychiatrists working in integrated care settings can take to help people who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
KIRO7 | December 18, 2018
Not everyone can quit drinking cold turkey. Richard Ries, MD, is interviewed about using medication to help some people who experience alcohol dependence.
The Seattle Times | December 11, 2018
Governor Inslee’s $675 million proposal would fund hundreds of new community mental-health beds and create a partnership with the University of Washington to establish a new teaching hospital focused on behavioral health.
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 11, 2018
About ten percent of people living in the Northwest suffer from SAD. David Avery, MD, provides tips on how to deal with the effects of diminished daylight in our area.
