Department News | December 30, 2024
To help caregivers supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness, we’re proud to introduce the new Family and Caregiver Training and Support (FACTS) Program, a hub for evidence-informed, reliable information, resources, and skills training specifically for people supporting an adult loved one who is living with a serious mental health condition.
Department News | December 30, 2024
Sarah Kopelovich, PhD recently authored a paper on the SPIRIT Center’s CBTp ECHO Clinic outcomes and explained the findings on an episode of the Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions' podcast.
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 30, 2024
Margaret Sibley, PhD's study describing fluctuations and remissions seen in ADHD is among UW Medicine Newsroom's top stories of 2024.
Fred Hutch Cancer Center | December 20, 2024
Researchers including Myra Parker, PhD have received more than $16 million over five years to improve cancer health equity for American Indian and Alaska native people.
CNN | December 17, 2024
Jason Kilmer, PhD talks about the myth of alcohol as a social lubricant. The social benefits we get from drinking are more about our mindset than the contents of our cup, he says.
CNN | December 17, 2024
"Non-pharmacologial treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy are not designed to reduce core symptoms of ADHD," says Margaret Sibley, PhD, "although they sometimes do indirectly."
Tacoma News Tribune | December 10, 2024
It's hard to make new friendships as busy adults, but Koriann Cox, PhD notes that just because someone can't spend time with you right away, it doesn't mean they don't want to.
Psychiatry Times | December 10, 2024
Research by Robert Chen, MD, PhD shows that machine learning can simplify cognitive assessment from 15 to 2 domains, enhancing real-world clinical applicability
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 4, 2024
Suicide accounted for 1 in 10 deaths among sex workers in low and middle-income countries. "This finding was a surprise to everybody," said Ian Bennett, MD, PhD.
Healthcare Brew | December 2, 2024
Experts agree that collaborative care - initially developed at UW - and telemedicine models are two possible solutions for expanding access to psychiatric services.
