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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Injecting a gene into monkeys’ brains curbed their alcohol use

Wired | August 14, 2023

Susan Ferguson, PhD, says drugs should be used alongside therapy or other strategies that address the psychological and behavioral aspects of alcohol abuse.

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Researchers find switches that control dopamine in brain

UW Medicine newsroom | August 11, 2023

Researchers in Larry Zweifel's, PhD, lab have identified two ion channel switches that regulate the release of dopamine in the brain. KIRO 7, The UW Daily

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Families fall deep in debt for mental health care. Why is insurance so spotty?

The Seattle Times | August 6, 2023

Getting insurance companies to cover visits and procedures can require knowledge of federal and state laws, awareness of the fine details of insurance plans, and extensive time to debate denials. Jennifer Cohen shares her family’s story.

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    • Allies in Healthier Systems for Health and Abundance in Youth (AHSHAY)
    • Behavioral Health Institute (BHI) at Harborview Medical Center
    • Behavioral Research in Technology and Engineering (BRiTE) Center
    • Center for Medication Development for Substance Use Disorders and Overdose
    • Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law (CMHPL)
    • Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry (NTAP)
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    • Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions
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