UW News | May 1, 2024
An ALACRITY Center-funded study found that teens who used virtual reality reported lower stress levels and improved mood. Michael Pullmann, PhD, was a co-author of the study.
News & Stories
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
Associated Press | May 1, 2024
Susan Ferguson, PhD, says reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug would open the door for researchers.
Caring letters show mixed results for veterans in crisis
UW Medicine newsroom | April 30, 2024
A large study led by Mark Reger, PhD, found that Caring Letters did not reduce the occurrence of suicide attempts among veterans who called a crisis hotline, but they did spur callers to use Veterans Health Administration mental health resources.
UW’s “magic mushroom” trial advancing
Axios Seattle | April 30, 2024
A study led by Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, on the therapeutic value of psychedelic mushrooms for treating addiction and trauma is on track. The project will enroll about 40 first responders and Veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder starting this fall.
Scaling telepsychiatry Collaborative Care for complex psychiatric disorders
Department news | April 30, 2024
AIMS Center faculty members John Fortney, PhD, and Amy Bauer, MD, MS, will lead a three-year, multi-state project to facilitate mental health care for patients with complex psychiatric disorders in primary care settings.
CBHL open for business!
Department news | April 30, 2024
On April 16, the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning on the UWMC-Northwest campus opened the doors to the new Garvey Institute Center for Neuromodulation and a new campus cafeteria, both located on the first floor of the building.
Resident Research and Quality Improvement Retreat
Department news | April 30, 2024
Our Research and QI Retreat showcased the innovative and important research and quality improvement work being done in our community.
Larimer receives Marlatt Mentorship Award
Department news | April 30, 2024
Congratulations to Mary Larimer, PhD, for receiving the of the Marlatt Mentorship Award from the Research Society on Alcoholism (RSA).
Megan Goldenshteyn, 2024 UWMC Patient Safety Hero Award
Department news | April 30, 2024
Megan Goldenshteyn, PhD, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2024 UW Medical Center Patient Safety Hero Award.
Curry, Green and the Addiction Medicine Consult Team receive UW Medicine Cares Award
Department news | April 30, 2024
Congratulations to Aaron Green, MD, Christine Curry, MD, and the Addiction Medicine Consult Team at Harborview for receiving Spring 2024 UW Medicine Cares Awards!
