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CSTP awards over $100K in research funding to trainees

Department News | May 28, 2026

We are pleased to announce our fourth 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.

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BHSS certifies first three providers, 23 more have pending applications

Department News | May 28, 2026

The UW BHSS Workforce Development Project is a catalyst for developing a bachelor level mental and behavioral provider known as the Behavioral Health Support Specialist, or BHSS.

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Four PBSCI faculty receive first Pipeline to Independent Research grants

Department News | May 28, 2026

The department’s Pipeline to Independent Research (P2IR) grants were introduced in early 2026 as a mechanism to support research startups for early career faculty. The first four recipients will receive 50% FTE for two years and $15K per year for allowable expenses.

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Myra Parker receives Alumni of Impact Award

Department News | May 28, 2026

For her dedication to improving Indigenous public health, Myra Parker, JD, MPH, PhD was named the 2026 Alumni of Impact Awardee, the highest honor given to alumni from the UW School of Public Health.

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Sarah Kopelovich receives Beacon Award

Department News | May 28, 2026

Congratulations to Sarah Kopelovich, PhD, who received the Beacon Award at the 2026 Psychosis Care Virtual Conference.

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May is recognized as Maternal Mental Health Month in Washington

Department News | May 28, 2026

Governor Bob Ferguson signed a proclamation declaring May as Maternal Mental Health Month in Washington state to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage connection to care and support during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Dana Dieringer & Monica Strope selected for Rising Leaders program

Department News | May 28, 2026

We’re excited to announce that Dana Dieringer, MD and Monica Strope, MD have both been chosen to join UW School of Medicine’s 2026-2027 Rising Leaders cohort!

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Ask a Doctor: Ketamine

KUOW | May 27, 2026

Nathan Sackett, MD, MS joins KUOW to talk about ketamine, a substance that is showing up more and more in popular culture.

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UW READU research team honored with Academy Health Mosaic Award

UW School of Public Health | May 26, 2026

Tessa Frohe, PhD and colleagues with READU are awarded the prestigious Mosaic Award, honoring their commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and community within health services and policy research.

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Myra Parker receives Alumni of Impact Award for commitment to Indigenous health

UW School of Public Health | May 12, 2026

For her dedication to improving Indigenous public health, Myra Parker, JD, MPH, PhD received the 2026 Alumni of Impact Award, the highest honor given to alumni from the UW School of Public Health.

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    • Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions (AIMS) Center
    • ALACRITY Center
    • 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)
    • Center for Suicide Prevention and Recovery (CSPAR)
    • Center for the Study of Health and Risk Behaviors (CSHRB)
    • Center of Excellence in Substance Addiction Treatment and Education (CESATE)
    • Clinician Scientist Training Program (CSTP)
    • CoLab for Community & Behavioral Health Policy
    • CREATIV Lab
    • Division of Addictions
    • Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    • Division of Population Health
    • Division of Psychiatric Neurosciences
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    • Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions
    • Geriatric Psychiatry Program
    • Harm Reduction Research and Treatment (HaRRT) Center
    • Institute for Innovations in Drug Disposition and Delivery
    • Integrated Care Training Program (ICTP)
    • Pacific West Hub for Mental Health Implementation Support
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    • Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Education, Research & Clinical Consultation (PERC) Center
    • Puget Sound Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC)
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