UW Medicine Newsroom | December 30, 2024
Margaret Sibley, PhD's study describing fluctuations and remissions seen in ADHD is among UW Medicine Newsroom's top stories of 2024.
News & Stories
Fred Hutch receives funding to advance Indigenous cancer health equity
Fred Hutch Cancer Center | December 20, 2024
Researchers including Myra Parker, PhD have received more than $16 million over five years to improve cancer health equity for American Indian and Alaska native people.
Alcohol is not good for us. Five tips to stay safe(r) if you drink
CNN | December 17, 2024
Jason Kilmer, PhD talks about the myth of alcohol as a social lubricant. The social benefits we get from drinking are more about our mindset than the contents of our cup, he says.
What’s the best treatment for ADHD? Large new study offers clues
CNN | December 17, 2024
"Non-pharmacologial treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy are not designed to reduce core symptoms of ADHD," says Margaret Sibley, PhD, "although they sometimes do indirectly."
Four tips to beat the ‘Seattle Freeze’ in Washington
Tacoma News Tribune | December 10, 2024
It's hard to make new friendships as busy adults, but Koriann Cox, PhD notes that just because someone can't spend time with you right away, it doesn't mean they don't want to.
Cognitive impairments in schizophrenia: How machine learning is helping
Psychiatry Times | December 10, 2024
Research by Robert Chen, MD, PhD shows that machine learning can simplify cognitive assessment from 15 to 2 domains, enhancing real-world clinical applicability
Maternal suicide rate high among sex workers
UW Medicine Newsroom | December 4, 2024
Suicide accounted for 1 in 10 deaths among sex workers in low and middle-income countries. "This finding was a surprise to everybody," said Ian Bennett, MD, PhD.
Why is there a psychiatrist shortage?
Healthcare Brew | December 2, 2024
Experts agree that collaborative care - initially developed at UW - and telemedicine models are two possible solutions for expanding access to psychiatric services.
Largest study on maternal mortality in sex workers from suicide in low- and middle-income countries
Department News | November 27, 2024
Ian Bennett, MD, PhD and co-authors have released the largest study ever to document deaths in pregnancy and postpartum of sex workers from suicide. Published in Global Mental Health, Suicide During Pregnancy As A Major Contributor To Maternal Suicide Among Female Sex Workers In Eight Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Community Knowledge Approach Investigation is a first of its kind study highlighting the need for targeted interventions as social support within this vulnerable population.
CoLab survey reveals WA resident’s ideas for redefining mental health treatment
Department News | November 27, 2024
CARE for Kids and Families, a multi-year, collaborative project based at CoLab, is working to expand access to culturally responsive behavioral healthcare across Washington state. Recently, the project team sent out a survey inviting community members to share ideas for non-traditional wellness services that they would like to see qualify for reimbursement.
