Spectrum News 1 | July 19, 2022
A Texas House committee’s report on the Uvalde School Shooting reveals that the school shooter displayed a number of concerning behaviors leading up to the massacre. Laura Prater, PhD, is interviewed.
News & Stories
Suicide prevention training for health care providers a first step in longer-term efficacy
UW News | July 19, 2022
A new study shows that All Patients Safe improved the knowledge and attitudes of a large number of health care professionals in regard to suicide and increased their confidence in addressing the needs of patients at risk of suicide.
New hope for treatment-resistant depression with ketamine
Right as Rain | July 5, 2022
Ketamine can help alleviate symptoms of depression and lessen suicidal thoughts quickly, but ketamine treatment is not for everyone, says Nathan Sackett, MD, MS.
Institutionalizing her son was the only option, a mother thought. Now she’s fighting to bring him home
The Seattle Times | July 3, 2022
While many Washington youths are living inside hospitals waiting for an inpatient psychiatric bed, hospitals have also become a warehouse for young people whose families believe they can and should live at home with proper care. Eric Bruns, PhD, comments on the effectiveness of Wraparound with Intensive Services, or WISe.
Clinician Teacher Pathway Outstanding Mentor Award: Carol Rockhill, MD, PhD, MPH
Department news | June 30, 2022
Carol is described as a tireless mentor with enormous patience. She has a range of mentorship skills and interests which help her connect with the wide variety of mentees she supports. She serves as a faculty mentor for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, General Psychiatry Residents, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows, and for many junior faculty. She […]
Final report: Validating a non-invasive imaging method to measure astroglial water transport in brain health and disease
Department News | June 30, 2022
Through our 2020 Small Grants Program, we allocated nearly $100,000 to a terrific set of diverse, one-year proposals from faculty, staff and trainees on a wide range of topics. This is the final report for the project led by Deidre Jansson, MSc, PhD, and Jeff Iliff, PhD.
Christine Yuodelis-Flores to retire after 30+ years of service
Department news | June 30, 2022
After 30+ years at the University of Washington School of Medicine, associate professor Christine Yuodelis-Flores, MD, will retire at the end of this month.
Vice Chair transition
Department news | June 30, 2022
Ali Iqbal, MBA, will be stepping down as Vice Chair of Finance and Administration of our department; Heather Glansbeek will serve in the role of Interim Vice Chair for Finance and Administration.
American Psychiatric Association honors Senator Manka Dhingra
Department news | June 30, 2022
The American Psychiatric Association conferred the highest award it gives a public servant, the Jacob K. Javits Public Service Award, to Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) at an event jointly hosted by the Washington State Psychiatric Society, the Washington State Medical Association and NAMI Washington.
Garvey Institute announces new funding opportunity in adolescent and young adult mental heath
Department news | June 30, 2022
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions (GIBHS) is launching a new round of Innovation Grant funding focused on improving access to effective mental health care for adolescents and young adults.
