Department News | May 29, 2025
The SPIRIT Center is proud to launch Washington’s first statewide coordinated early psychosis awareness campaign, the WA-Center of Excellence in Early Psychosis (WA-CEEP). Billboards and posters featuring stigma-reducing messages are now live across the state, generating over 3 million views. Digital ads on Google, Instagram, Reddit, and TikTok have reached an additional 3+ million viewers and counting.
Department News | May 29, 2025
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) held its 36th annual Lifesaver's Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City and honored Kate Comtois, PhD with their Annual Research Award.
Department News | May 29, 2025
We are delighted to share that Sunny Lovin, MSW, LICSW, director of outpatient behavioral health at Harborview Medical Center, is the 2025 recipient of the John R. Pettit Endowed Leadership Award.
UW Medicine Newsroom | May 27, 2025
A new device monitors the brain’s glymphatic system, which may help researchers address Alzheimer’s, states a study by Jeff Iliff, PhD and his co-authors.
Department News | May 14, 2025
We are pleased to announce our third year of Trainee Research Awards, part of the Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP). These awards support the development of clinician scientists and provide funding and faculty support for trainees to participate in mentored research.
Washington Post | May 14, 2025
The opioid crisis in the U.S. shows signs of improvement, with a significant drop in fentanyl overdose deaths in 2024. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD is quoted.
KUOW | May 13, 2025
Nathan Sackett, MD's trial is the first to look at whether psilocybin-assisted therapy can help people who suffer from both post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.
Right as Rain | May 12, 2025
Our usual activities are harder when we're depressed, so find ways to make doing them a little easier," says Doyanne Darnell, PhD, "and go a little easier on yourself while you're at it.
WA State Standard | May 12, 2025
"I think we had an opportunity to move our juvenile justice system in a way that would really have improved outcomes for youths," says Eric Trupin, PhD. Listen to more at KUOW
Right as Rain | May 7, 2025
Douglas Lane, PhD recommends seeing your doctor and talking about any concerns. It's not uncommon for your family doctor to be the first to notice a mental health issue.
