Axios Seattle | December 14, 2023
It's not unusual for folks to get a jolt of the winter blues as we trudge toward the shortest day of the year. David Avery, MD, offers some perspective and helpful tips.
News & Stories
Gen Z perceives more dangers than previous generations, study shows
UPI | December 13, 2023
Gen Z came into the world at a time of significant stressors, and it "makes sense that they would have an altered sense of threat," says Larry Wissow, MD, MPH.
Mind Matters: Loneliness
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.
Editorial: Embrace new ideas to triage WA’s fentanyl epidemic
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 nuclear weapon of drugs’: Inslee, panel of experts talk Washington fentanyl epidemic
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.
Variation in sleep duration linked to cognitive decline
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.
Jonathan Orrala selected for Peer Trainer Program
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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Council
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.
Garvey Institute funds 12 projects to extend the impact of mental health professionals in Washington
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.
New fellowship helps cancer patients and their caregivers
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 […]
