Department news | March 30, 2023
In 2021, the residency program introduced a new Global Mental Health elective for PGY-2s: a 4-week in-depth learning experience with a faculty member from the UW Consortium for Global Mental Health.
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Jesse Fann to direct new Clinician Scientist Training Program
Department news | March 30, 2023
We are pleased to announce that Jesse Fann, MD, MPH, will direct a new departmental Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP) that will identify, engage, and support trainees and junior faculty members who would like a mentored research experience and develop as clinician scientists.
Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry is official
Department news | March 30, 2023
The Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry (NTAP) led by Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, and supported by Andie Uomoto, MPA, is our latest initiative to become an official UW Research Center.
Patricia Areán receives Susan Essock Award
Department news | March 30, 2023
Patricia Areán, PhD, received the Susan Essock Award from Columbia University for her work in services and policy research.
CDC study: Surge shows ADHD overlooked in adults
UW Medicine newsroom | March 30, 2023
A new study confirms suspected trends in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnoses in adults and stimulant prescriptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. A paired commentary led by Margaret Sibley, PhD, charts a post-pandemic path forward.
Early career exploration in mental health and the law
CMHPL News | March 29, 2023
When Sarah Forslund had the opportunity to pick a topic for a month-long immersive learning experience, she chose forensic mental health and reached out to Jennifer Piel, MD, JD, director of the Center for Mental Health, Policy, and the Law.
3 reasons not to use social media to diagnose anxiety
Right as Rain | March 22, 2023
While the internet and social media have been great tools for helping people find community and reduce stigma around mental health conditions, they have also increased how often people self-diagnose. Patricia Areán, PhD, says that isn't a good thing.
Healing generational trauma with culturally humble care
UW Medicine: your impact in action | March 17, 2023
A donor-supported program helps psychiatry residents bring telehealth care to the Lummi Nation. Jessica Whitfield, MD, MPH, developed a six-month integrated care rotation for two psychiatric residents per year who provide telehealth care to clinic patients.
These test strips might help prevent fentanyl overdoses, but they’re illegal
The Seattle Times | March 14, 2023
Health officials say fentanyl test strips could help prevent accidental overdoses, but they're currently illegal. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, is quoted.
New insights on sleep and dementia risk
Memory & Brain Wellness Center | March 9, 2023
Jeff Iliff, PhD, is using data from the Seattle Longitudinal Study (SLS) created by Sherry Willis, PhD, and the late Warner Schaie, PhD, to investigate the link between sleep and dementia risk.
