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.
News & Stories
Youth mental health is poor. Active listening can help.
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.
‘Rainbow fentanyl’ found in OR, ID, but not WA
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 animal translators
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 promise of UW study on personalized drug treatment
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.
Something better than a tent for the homeless
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.
WA wants to secure housing for youth exiting state care
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.
A growing psychiatrist shortage and an enormous demand for mental health services
Association of American Medical Colleges | August 9, 2022
The U.S. had too few psychiatrists even before COVID-19 increased rates of anxiety and depression. Leaders are stepping up with a range of creative solutions. Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, talks about Collaborative Care and the importance of training future psychiatrists to collaborate with their PCP colleagues.
New Behavioral Health Apprenticeship Program meets urgent need for vital services
Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium | August 4, 2022
The Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium, in partnership with the UW Medicine – Harborview Behavioral Health Institute, Ballmer Group and King County, is launching a new Behavioral Health Apprenticeship program to meet the urgent statewide need for vital behavioral healthcare services.
Root cause
UW Tacoma News | August 4, 2022
UW Tacoma Assistant Professor Sunny Cheng shares the inspiration for her research focuses on mental health, particularly the impact of early intervention and screening. Dr. Cheng's research is funded in part by the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions.
