American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc | August 1, 2018

Although clinicians cannot unerringly predict which patients will die by suicide, they can focus more successfully on early identification of suicidal behavior and effective intervention.

Seattle Times | July 30, 2018

“It is an unfortunate truth that for a while, prescription opioids became the cheapest and easiest means to obtain all opioids, whether for legitimate treatment of pain or to support an addiction,” write Jane Ballantyne, MD, Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD, and David Tauben, MD.

APA Psychiatric News | July 17, 2018

Addressing the problem of professional burnout has become a pressing topic in psychiatry. John Kern, MD, writes about how working as the consulting psychiatrist for a collaborative care program helped stave off burnout and allowed him to reach his clinical and personal goals. Introduction by Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA.

Right as Rain | July 16, 2018

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a popular type of therapy which focuses on the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions and behaviors. Kristen Lindgren, PhD, provides tips for practicing CBT techniques at home.

KGW 8 | July 10, 2018

Products containing cannabidiol, or CBD, are on the rise, from massage oil to beer, but how safe are they? Nephi Stella, PhD, is interviewed.

King 5 News | July 6, 2018

More seniors are choosing cannabis over opioids saying it’s just as effective without the negative side effects. Nephi Stella, PhD, weighs in on the benefits of using CBD to treat seizures, and to fight gioblastomas, pain, anxiety, PTSD and some cancers.

The Washington Post | July 2, 2018

In an article that looks at the burgeoning world of digital mental health tools, Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD, discusses a smartphone app called FOCUS designed to help people with severe mental illness manage their symptoms.

UW Medicine Advancement | July 1, 2018

One in seven women battle depression during the perinatal period, but only 20 percent of the women who need help get the help they need. The Perinatal Psychiatry Consultation Line run by Amritha Bhat, MD, MPH, Deb Cowley, MD, and Carmen Croicu, MD, is an important resource in keeping mothers healthy and well.