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Improving mental health outcomes in perinatal populations

Department news | March 30, 2023

Generous philanthropic gifts from the Perigee Fund and Gerlich Family have made it possible for the UW Perinatal Mental Health & Substance Use Education, Research & Clinical Consultation Center (PERC Center) to offer treatment through the UW Perinatal Telepsychiatry Clinic, and an anonymous donor gift is enabling PERC to establish best practices for mental health screening, follow up, case management, symptom tracking and clinical care for all Medicaid-insured women receiving prenatal or postpartum care.

Peer Bridgers program expands at HMC with donor support

Department news | March 30, 2023

Harborview has implemented a Peer Bridger model of peer support since 2013, and with donor support, it is expanding the Peer Bridger program in a new way: connecting Peer Bridgers with patients from the beginning of care, right in the Psychiatric Emergency Department.

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.