Northwest Now (PBS) | December 7, 2023
Patrick Raue, PhD, talks about "Do More, Feel Better", a program geared toward helping depressed older adults increase overall activity level and reducing depression symptoms. Whitney Carlson, MD, is interviewed in-studio.
The Seattle Times | December 5, 2023
Increasing the use of buprenorphine could help those struggling with opiate withdrawal symptoms and might make someone more amenable to beginning a treatment program. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, is quoted.
The Spokesman-Review | December 4, 2023
A panel of first responders and opioid use experts met with Governor Jay Inslee to discuss the statewide fentanyl epidemic and strategies to increase access to care. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, is quoted.
UW Medicine newsroom | December 4, 2023
A new study published in JAMA Network Open showed that variation of sleep duration appears to affect cognitive decline. Jeff Iliff, PhD, led the investigation with colleagues Abigail Schindler, PhD, and Sherry Willis, PhD.
Department news | November 30, 2023
Congratulations to Jonathan Orrala for being selected to participate in the Peer Trainer Program to become an EDI Peer Trainer.
Department news | November 30, 2023
We are pleased to announce the formation of a new department-wide Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council in line with and in support of the efforts of the UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity and UW's Diversity Council.
Department news | November 30, 2023
The UW Medicine Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions is funding 12 new partnerships that will develop and test innovative ways to extend the impact of mental health professionals in Washington.
Department news | November 30, 2023
Cancer patients and survivors can face substantial psychosocial and emotional challenges at all stages of their treatment including depression, demoralization, fear of recurrence, deteriorating self-esteem, poor body image and difficulties in social relationships. Family members and caregivers face their own challenges such as sadness, anxiety, helplessness, and anger at the possibility of losing a loved […]
Department news | November 30, 2023
Nicholas Ward, MD, a long-time faculty member and an outstanding teacher, inspired Joan “Mutt” Dickson, MD, during her medical training at UW to pursue mental health. With his encouragement, Dickson did a combined residency in family medicine and psychiatry at West Virginia University. She eventually brought her two passions together when she moved to Glendive, […]
ABC News | November 28, 2023
According to a new study, people with heroin dependency don't use less of that drug if they start also using cannabis. Andrew Saxon, MD, is quoted.
