KIRO 7 Live Studio | September 20, 2023
What if there was a vaccination to prevent fentanyl and heroin overdoses? Marco Pravetoni, PhD, is interviewed about his research and upcoming human clinical trials.
News & Stories
New study of Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations gets $38.7M grant
Fred Hutch News | September 14, 2023
Isaac Rhew, PhD, MPH, will provide expertise on mental health and acculturation for a new population study regarding the health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the U.S.
Spotlight: David Reed
OAA Bulletin | September 13, 2023
David Reed, PhD, a clinical psychologist and researcher, completed the VA Health Services Research & Development Advanced Fellowship at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in affiliation with the University of Washington
Trauma vs. adverse life experiences, plus how to heal
Right as Rain | September 12, 2023
Healing from trauma is possible and will happen for most people, says Women's Mental Health Fellow Juan Aparicio, MD.
Heat-induced anxiety: Signs to watch out for from nausea to terrifying panic attacks
Mirror | September 8, 2023
Summer can be a difficult time riddled with anxiety. Sarah Campbell, PhD, believes your external environment can take a toll on your overall well-being.
Mental health issues can affect physical health, experts say
UPI News | August 31, 2023
Research suggests depression and anxiety are linked to increased risk of physical maladies, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Jesse Fann, MD, MPH, is quoted.
Vaccines to prevent fentanyl, heroin overdose close to human trials
New Atlas | August 29, 2023
Researchers are expected to begin human clinical trials to test vaccines to prevent heroin and fentanyl overdoses. The vaccines start with the work of Marco Pravetoni, PhD
Fentanyl gets into WA in ‘any manner you can think of’
The Seattle Times | August 29, 2023
Through vehicles on Interstate 5 or through packages disguised as merchandise from abroad, fentanyl has poured into the Puget Sound area. Most people are familiar with the headlines about fentanyl but don’t fully grasp the dangers says Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW.
8 ways to sleep better for shift work
Right as Rain | August 28, 2023
Jobs requiring people to work outside of typical daylight hours can make it challenging to get the recommended amount and quality of sleep. Catherine McCall, MD, provides advice.
What to do when your child thinks school is pointless
UW Medicine newsroom | August 18, 2023
A post-COVID malaise has hit many youngsters going back to classes. The Partnership Access Line is mentioned as a resource for pediatricians and primary care providers.
