Department news | October 31, 2017
While opioids are powerful and useful medications, they also come with high risk of starting a life-long addiction. Harborview’s Pain and Addictions Strategic Oversight Committees integrate the work of multiple programs and departments that care for patients with complex pain control challenges and substance use disorders. In recognition of their work, the Pain and Addictions Oversight Committees […]
Department news | October 31, 2017
Forefront Suicide Prevention honored Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, with the Sue Eastgard Training Award at its fifth annual event and fundraiser, Restoring Hope. The award, named after Forefront’s co-founder and former Director of Training, honors the significant role that evidence-based training plays in the public health issue of suicide. Ratzliff was recognized for her leadership in co-developing […]
Department news | October 31, 2017
Congratulations to the following people who were voted a “Top Doctor” by their peers based on years of experience, competency, rapport with patients, patient satisfaction and compliance with care recommendations, and ability to work effectively with colleagues across specialties to deliver the best patient care. Thank you for your good work! Andy Saxon, MD (Addiction Medicine) […]
The New Yorker | October 30, 2017
Mark Sullivan, MD, PhD, is quoted in this feature about Purdue Pharma’s role in the opioid epidemic and the family behind the company. (Also covered by the UW Medicine Newsroom.)
Right as Rain | October 27, 2017
Fear is an inevitable part of life. But for some, their fear is so overwhelming that it prevents them from doing things they want or need to do. Kristen Lindgren, PhD, talks about the benefits of exposure therapy.
Massage Magazine | October 25, 2017
In the first weeks following a traumatic event, it is common for people directly impacted by the event as well as people who witness it and the general public to have stress symptoms. Deb Kaysen talks about how to distinguish between stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.
KUOW | October 25, 2017
A lawsuit filed in King County District Court says housing teens in adult detention violates their rights under equal protection as well as their constitutional rights. Eric Trupin, PhD, was called to brief the County Council’s Law and Justice Committee about the teens’ conditions of confinement.
Right as Rain | October 25, 2017
Do you ever wonder why your heart races and you can’t think clearly when you’re afraid? Kari Stephens, PhD, talks about the fear response and anxiety.
The Huddle | October 23, 2017
Telling our stories: art and homelessness” is an art show running Oct. 11-Dec. 15 featuring the work of six artists living in a low-barrier supportive housing project. Seema Clifasefi, PhD, talks about the objective of this program.
Right as Rain | October 18, 2017
Some people can feel totally fine from season to season, but others are more likely to feel fatigued and down during the fall and winter months. Margaret Cashman, MD, discusses the difference between depression and the winter blues and gives tips on how to keep the blues at bay.
