UW Population Health Initiative | November 7, 2023
The Population Health Initiative announced today the award of 12 Tier 1 pilot grants to teams of interdisciplinary researchers representing eight University of Washington schools and colleges as well as several community-based partners. Awardees included Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD, Jessy Guler, PhD, Isaac Rhew, PhD, MPH, Alysha Thompson, PhD, and Larry Wissow, MD, MPH.
The Washington Post | November 5, 2023
A vaccine could prove especially helpful for users of drugs such as cocaine who fear it might be tainted with fentanyl, says Marco Pravetoni, PhD.
UW Medicine | November 2, 2023
The Center for Behavioral Health and Learning promises to be a game-changer. It’s part of an ambitious new approach to caring for individuals living with serious mental illness.
The Seattle Times | November 2, 2023
Public investment in behavioral health facilities, including the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning, are rescuing lost behavioral health beds and adding new ones. Ryan Kimmel, MD, is quoted.
KUOW | October 31, 2023
There are going to be risks when people use psychoactive compounds in an uncontrolled environment, says Nathan Sackett, MD, MS. He stresses thoughtful and intentional access.
Department news | October 31, 2023
Lydia Chwastiak, MD, MPH, has been named the inaugural holder of the Many Minds Collaborative Endowed Professorship in Behavioral Health to support her work with underserved populations.
Department news | October 31, 2023
The Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee has created a 2023-24 Action Plan based on the Staff EDI Insight Survey distributed in August 2022.
Department news | October 31, 2023
The CLEARS Project (Community-Law Enforcement Aligning in Response to Substance Use) is developing regional solutions to improve interactions between law enforcement professionals and people who use drugs.
Department news | October 31, 2023
The Biobehavioral Inpatient Program (BBIP) at Seattle Children's is an interdisciplinary program that specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, who engage in severe challenging behavior such as aggression, non-suicidal self-injury and property destruction.
Right as Rain | October 27, 2023
Fear is normal and helpful, but it becomes anxiety if your fear response kicks in when there’s no threat. Jennifer Erickson, DO, FAPA, and Beth Lehinger, PhD, lend their expertise.
