Right as Rain | April 20, 2022

Many people who have experienced sexual assault use alcohol as a coping mechanism but it may be more harmful than helpful long-term, says Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD.

UW Medicine newsroom | April 19, 2022

A trial led by Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, will test three evidence-based counseling therapies to see if one, or more than one in combination, results in better outcomes.

The Seattle Times | April 19, 2022

Once a week, outreach workers from the Tacoma Needle Exchange distribute pipes like bubbles, hammers and stems out of a van parked near downtown Tacoma, placing them into brown paper bags along with soap, condoms, socks and naloxone. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, is quoted.

KIRO | April 12, 2022

Folks everywhere are feeling the emotional burden of Russia's war in Ukraine, especially because results of the violent clashes are so visible through modern media as well as social media coverage. This story featuring Michele Bedard-Gilligan, PhD, was covered by multiple media outlets including KING 5, KOMO Radio and FOX 13.

Education Week | April 12, 2022

Without even counting digital instruction, the amount of time teenagers and tweens spend staring at computer screens rivals how much time they would spend working at a full- or a part-time job. Educators and children’s health experts alike argue students need more support to prevent the overuse of technology from leading to unhealthy behaviors in the classroom. Michelle Garrison, PhD is quoted.

The Seattle Times | April 12, 2022

Overall, teen drug use has dropped to a relative historic low, according to the state and national data. But the drug supply is becoming more dangerous. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, is quoted.

Patch | April 12, 2022

The Washington State Department of Health is warning the public to be careful after a recent report found that more than 2,000 Washingtonians fatally overdosed last year. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, is quoted.