The UW Daily | January 24, 2024
Laura Cooley, MA, spoke briefly to the Daily after attending a talk on “Hope and Despair in Israel/Palestine” in Kane Hall.
News & Stories
Can hypnosis help people heal from pain?
Right as Rain | January 24, 2024
Hypnosis, when conducted by someone with experience and training, can be used along with other therapies to treat a variety of mental health conditions, says Barbara McCann, PhD.
If you find out you’re at high risk of Alzheimer’s, what can you do?
The Telegraph | January 23, 2024
A new blood test could detect those of us at high risk of Alzheimer's. Courtesy faculty member Joyce Shaffer is quoted. Note: you must have a subscription to read this article.
New resource aims to help Washington teachers with mental health education
KOMO News | January 16, 2024
The SMART Center provides expert review of mental health curriculum available to teachers for free on MentalHealthInstruction.org.
There’s a new pill for postpartum depression, but at-risk women may face difficulties getting it
Washington State Standard | January 11, 2024
Ian Bennett, MD, PhD, hopes that state Medicaid agencies won’t use the introduction of Zurzuvae as an excuse to cut back on other types of mental health care for new moms.
How to celebrate your failures and why you should
Right as Rain | January 10, 2024
Koriann Cox, PhD, and Douglas Lane, PhD, ABPP, CPsychol, practice acceptance and commitment therapy with patients that helps people learn to accept the reality of their situation.
Why some people keep serious illnesses private
New York Times | January 10, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is under scrutiny for concealing his prostate cancer. But experts like Jesse Fann, MD, MPH, say it is a common coping mechanism.
New Year’s resolution not sticking? Set intentions instead
Right as Rain | January 2, 2024
Members of our department were asked what they think about New Year's resolutions. Alana McVey, PhD, Anna Hink, MSW, LICSW, Paul Barry, MSW, LICSW, Juliann Salisbury, MSW, Daina Tagavi, PhD, Christina Clayton, MSW, LICSW, SUDP, and Adam Kuczynski, PhD, shared their thoughts.
Ann Streissguth, 1932-2023, made strides against fetal alcohol syndrome
UW Magazine | December 31, 2023
Ann Streissguth made a name for herself in the 1970s after publishing an article in the distinguished British medical journal The Lancet describing what became known as fetal alcohol syndrome. Dr. Streissguth died August 2 at the age of 90.
Can a sip of booze after drinking coffee help you sleep?
Right as Rain | December 26, 2023
Participants in a new study led by Frank Song reported that drinking alcohol after having a caffeinated beverage during the day partially mitigated the negative effects of the two substances on sleep.
