Department news | March 30, 2023
Patricia Areán, PhD, received the Susan Essock Award from Columbia University for her work in services and policy research.
News & Stories
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.
Helping youth in crisis
UW Magazine | March 4, 2023
Schools are on the front lines of the mental health crisis and need trained social workers and the resources to help kids who are suffering, write Eric Bruns, PhD, and Jennifer Stuber, PhD.
An ‘investment in sustainable solutions’
The UW Daily | March 2, 2023
Starting in 2023, four advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP) fellows will be trained in psychiatry at the UW Medical Center. The training will include inpatient, outpatient, telehealth consultation, integrated psychiatric care, and rotations at primary care clinics.
FDA announces crackdown on street drug known as ‘tranq’
KIRO 7 | March 1, 2023
Richard Ries says that right now in Washington, about 1-2% of people entering treatment have xylazine in their systems. The sedative is an animal tranquilizer that officials say is being mixed with drugs like fentanyl and heroin.
