The New York Times | May 19, 2022
Drug overdoses have reached record highs. Experts offer tips to talk about opioids with your family. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, is quoted.
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As fentanyl overdoses rise, how to keep loved ones safe
The New York Times | May 19, 2022
Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, shared how to keep loved ones safe from a fentanyl overdose in the Well newsletter, for New York Times subscribers.
The hazards of prescribing ADHD drugs online
The New York Times | May 14, 2022
Buzzy startups promising easy access to mental health medication found an eager market on social media. Should anyone be looking for treatment on TikTok, though? Margaret Sibley, PhD, is quoted.
Sen. Murray holds roundtable to discuss opioid epidemic in Washington
KIRO 7 | May 13, 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 108,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in 2021 — a new record. On Friday, Washington Sen. Patty Murray held a roundtable to discuss the challenges our state has had in controlling drug overdoses and the opioid crisis. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, MPH, MSW, talked about the restricted access to methadone.
Adolescents’ cannabis use scrutinized
UW Medicine newsroom | May 6, 2022
Cannabis use disorder can include the persistent desire to use the drug, and prioritizing use ahead of obligations at school, home or work. Nephi Stella, PhD, is interviewed.
The Seattle Psychiatrist Interview Series: Michele Bedard-Gilligan
The Seattle Psychiatrist | May 5, 2022
Amelia Worley with Seattle Anxiety Specialists interviews Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, an expert in the field of trauma with a focus on post-traumatic stress disorders and the mechanisms of recovery.
Naomi Judd’s death and the unique mental health challenges older adults face
Today | May 2, 2022
Naomi Judd's death is a somber reminder that mental health issues can affect anyone — and some elderly adults may face uniquely high risks for developing a mental illness like depression. Patrick Raue, PhD, offers perspective and advice.
Program enlists friends, family for sexual assault recovery
UW Medicine newsroom | May 2, 2022
Emily Dworkin, PhD, talks about how the CARES Program teaches the people around survivors of sexual assault the skills to provide effective support. This story was covered in multiple outlets including Northwest News Radio and The Seattle Times.
Anna Ratzliff advocates for national policies that improve access to effective mental health care
Department news | April 30, 2022
In her role as Co-Director of the Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions (AIMS) Center, Anna Ratzliff, MD, PhD, traveled to Washington DC last month to testify in front of the US Senate Committee on Finance at a full committee hearing on “Behavioral Health Care When Americans Need It: Ensuring Parity and Care Integration.” Dr. Ratzliff spoke […]
States that legalized marijuana now researching mental health risks of high-potency cannabis
NBC News | April 29, 2022
Beatriz Carlini, PhD, MPH, led the effort in Washington state to research high-potency pot and is now exploring policy options to limit access due to possible lifelong mental health consequences.
