UW Medicine Newsroom | October 30, 2024
In this video, Douglas Zatzick, MD talks about what causes tension and dread, and offers tips about how to manage these feelings.
News & Stories
How smart lights transformed my sleep quality
CNET | October 30, 2024
Blue light is the best studied and most effective in causing a phase shift of the sleeping period, says Catherine McCall, MD.
Some people with ADHD thrive in periods of stress, new study shows
The Guardian | October 28, 2024
Margaret Sibley, PhD's research shows that patients respond well in times of 'high environment demand' because the sense of urgency led to hyperfocus.
Seattle becomes first U.S. city where EMTs can administer buprenorphine
Seattle Times | October 28, 2024
Buprenorphine wouldn't be a magic bullet, says Marco Pravetoni, PhD, but it can be a way to bring more people in and be a bridge to actual treatment.
New study finds mobility justice is needed in South Seattle. Here’s how voters can help
South Seattle Emerald | October 24, 2024
In this op-ed, Katherine Hoerster, PhD, MPH writes about the Participatory Active Transportation for Health in South Seattle study and how mobility needs are on the line and on the ballot.
How WA governor candidates would combat the fentanyl crisis
Seattle Times | October 23, 2024
"The governor is the final decision-maker for the state agencies, and they're the one in positions to implement this," says Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH.
Six ways to manage your stress during election season
Right as Rain | October 21, 2024
If you're overwhelmed with the election content you're consuming, Koriann Cox, PhD recommends asking yourself: What is the purpose of clicking on this?
Postpartum psychosis: Complicated but treatable psychiatric emergency
Psychiatric Times | October 21, 2024
This report by Ramanpreet Toor, MD says that early identification and treatment are crucial to preventing severe outcomes, with a good long-term prognosis if managed appropriately.
Initiative-funded project seeks to understand impact of climate change on mental health
UW News | October 17, 2024
Jessica Acolin, PhD is a lead co-investigator on a pilot grant to create the Climate Destress Questionnaire, which hopes to be included in large health surveys.
Study describes fluctuations, remissions seen with ADHD
UW Medicine Newsroom | October 17, 2024
New research from Margaret Sibley, PhD shows an unexpected relationship between the daily demands of patients lives and the waxing and waning of ADHD.
