Department news | January 31, 2024
Alex Whitebirch, PhD, received a Washington Research Foundation (WRF) Postdoctoral Fellowship to investigate the role of prefrontal cortex neurons in fentanyl addiction and relapse using fiber photometry and chemogenetic approaches. Dr. Whitebirch completed a doctorate in neurobiology and behavior at Columbia University and is currently working with Susan Ferguson, PhD. Learn more
Department news | January 31, 2024
The new Behavioral Health Support Specialist (BHSS) Clinical Training Program is pleased to announce the public launch of their website and Implementation Guide.
PR Newswire | January 30, 2024
With funding from Premera Blue Cross, the AIMS Center will help three clinics in western Washington implement Collaborative Care. Diane Powers, MBA, MA, is quoted.
Yakima Herald-Republic | January 25, 2024
The CREATIV Lab’s Do More Feel Better program focuses on personalized interventions and connecting underserved populations with mental health services.
The UW Daily | January 24, 2024
Laura Cooley, MA, spoke briefly to the Daily after attending a talk on “Hope and Despair in Israel/Palestine” in Kane Hall.
Right as Rain | January 24, 2024
Hypnosis, when conducted by someone with experience and training, can be used along with other therapies to treat a variety of mental health conditions, says Barbara McCann, PhD.
The Telegraph | January 23, 2024
A new blood test could detect those of us at high risk of Alzheimer's. Courtesy faculty member Joyce Shaffer is quoted. Note: you must have a subscription to read this article.
KOMO News | January 16, 2024
The SMART Center provides expert review of mental health curriculum available to teachers for free on MentalHealthInstruction.org.
Washington State Standard | January 11, 2024
Ian Bennett, MD, PhD, hopes that state Medicaid agencies won’t use the introduction of Zurzuvae as an excuse to cut back on other types of mental health care for new moms.
Right as Rain | January 10, 2024
Koriann Cox, PhD, and Douglas Lane, PhD, ABPP, CPsychol, practice acceptance and commitment therapy with patients that helps people learn to accept the reality of their situation.
