UW News | September 26, 2022
The University of Washington joined the Alliance for Therapies in Neuroscience (ATN), a partnership between academia and industry to accelerate the development of new therapies for a broad range of brain diseases and disorders of the central nervous system.
foundry10 News | September 12, 2022
Research shows that healthy communication between parents and teachers has a positive impact on student learning. Courtney Zulauf-McCurdy, PhD, offers tips for teachers and parents looking to create or improve their relationships.
The Seattle Times | September 10, 2022
The strong connection between substance use disorders and suicide isn’t acknowledged or treated as such in many settings. Richard Ries, MD, FAPA, FASM, and Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, are quoted, and the Preventing Addiction Related Suicide (PARS) training is mentioned.
Seattle Met | September 6, 2022
Providing buprenorphine to people with opioid-use disorder is just as vital as providing insulin to diabetics, says Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW.
Right as Rain | September 6, 2022
Youth mental health has worsened because of the pandemic. Jessica Jenness, PhD, says actively listening to kids and teens can help them feel safe and open up to you.
The Seattle Times | September 3, 2022
While officials have seized “rainbow fentanyl” across the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the U.S., the drug has not yet been found in Washington. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, is quoted.
The New York Times | August 30, 2022
Scientists have begun deploying machine-learning systems to decode animal communication, such as DeepSqueak that can automatically detect, analyze and categorize the ultrasonic vocalizations of rodents. Kevin Coffey, PhD, is quoted.
The Seattle Times (editorial) | August 25, 2022
Preliminary data from a recent study by ADAI determined that people responded positively when they received personal attention and follow-ups in programs such as syringe exchanges and clinics that offer medications to blunt addiction cravings, counseling and health care.
The New York Times | August 24, 2022
A unique collaboration in Seattle among businesses, neighborhood groups, the police, advocates and nonprofits is fighting cynics and misperceptions driven by politics to cut homelessness. Research by the HaRRT Center is referenced.
Crosscut | August 22, 2022
An expanded law will increase the number of Washington counties that operate the state-funded Housing Stability for Youth in Courts (H-SYNC) program developed by CoLab for Community & Behavioral Health Policy, which is also evaluating its effectiveness and outcomes. Sarah Walker, PhD, MS, director of Co-Lab, is quoted.
