Department News | June 29, 2026
At the department annual meeting on June 17, we honored 12 members of our faculty who have contributed in various ways to the success of our department. A big congratulations to each of them!
News & Stories
Celebrating the career of Mark Snowden
Department News | June 29, 2026
This year, we congratulate Mark Snowden, MD, MPH on his retirement after an extraordinary 40 years of service, leadership, and mentorship at the University of Washington.
Jennifer Piel recognized with APA O’Leary Award
Department News | June 29, 2026
Congratulations to Jennifer Piel, MD, JD who was recognized with the O'Leary Award for Innovation in Psychiatry at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting, which took place in San Francisco, CA.
Tessa Frohe receives Academy Health Mosaic Award
Department News | June 29, 2026
Congratulations to Tessa Frohe, PhD and her colleagues at Research with Expert Advisors on Drug Use (READU) who have been honored with the prestigious Mosaic Award from Academy Health.
Young Seattle authors find voices through AHSHAY Storybook Project
Department News | June 29, 2026
What began with a pilot program with two cohorts of young authors culminated in a 20-book launch and celebration for the youth and their families on June 23 at the Northwest African American Museum.
Reimagining access to behavioral health care
Department News | June 29, 2026
Data shows that around 20% of patients have two or more referrals for the same behavioral health problem in our system. To address this issue, we’re planning to launch a new Referral Order in Epic in July and hope to have the system fully functional by September 2026.
Olivia Peterson receives Margaret O’Donnell Prize in Psychiatry
Department News | June 29, 2026
Congratulations to fourth year medical student Olivia Peterson, this year’s recipient of the Margaret O'Donnell Prize in Psychiatry. We award this prize to a senior medical student who has been highly involved in behavioral health issues and has done outstanding academic work in psychiatry.
2026 Jeremy Clark Fellowship
Department News | June 29, 2026
To honor the memory and contributions of our colleague and friend, Jeremy Clark, PhD, each summer we award research fellowships to UW undergraduate students to work on a ten-week research project in the lab of a Division of Psychiatric Neurosciences faculty member.
When behavioral health system failed her son, WA mom declared herself unfit parent
Cascadia Daily | June 24, 2026
“It’s easy for these systems to pass the buck,” said Eric Bruns, PhD. A better system would have just one door that these families can go through to get support.
Young Seattle authors find their voices through the Storybook Project
South Seattle Emerald | June 22, 2026
Led by Ben Danielson, MD, the AHSHAY pilot program helped 20 youth from marginalized communities publish children's books that reflect belonging, curiosity, and care.
