Department news | February 28, 2022
Congratulations to Allana Hall, a 4th year medical student, for receiving the Margaret H. O’Donnell Prize in Psychiatry.
News & Stories
Seattle’s psychedelic revolution has arrived
Seattle Met | February 22, 2022
Seattle became the largest U.S. city to decriminalize psychedelic drugs. To be clear, decriminalization isn’t legalization, and the gateway legislation doesn’t apply to LSD, MDMA or ketamine. But it may signal a more permissive psychedelic future. Nathan Sackett, MD, RS, RN, is quoted.
Washington lawmakers considering a bill to legalize psilocybin for medical treatment
KXLY.com | February 2, 2022
Washington lawmakers will consider legalizing the use of psilocybin to treat various illnesses like PTSD and depression. Nathan Sackett, MD, MS, RN, told the committee: "Evidence currently suggests that psilocybin, when given in a controlled environment under the care of a provider, may significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma and a range of substance abuse disorders."
In Memory: Nancy Grote, PhD
Department news | January 31, 2022
Our dear friend and colleague Nancy Grote, PhD, passed away last month at the age of 78. Nancy was a wise, generous, and open-hearted human being who always put the needs of others ahead of her own. She was adored as much for her warmth and kindness as for her many significant academic contributions. She is survived […]
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions hosts first Annual Meeting
Department news | January 31, 2022
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions reached a milestone by holding its first Annual Meeting.
BHI launches new round of TeleBehavioral Health Lectures
Department news | January 31, 2022
In response to the COVID pandemic, the Behavioral Health Institute’s Training, Workforce and Policy Innovation Center (BHI-TWP) was asked to provide technical assistance to support community-based and publicly funded behavioral health providers across the State of Washington as they quickly pivoted to providing behavioral health services over telehealth.
Update: Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center
Department news | January 31, 2022
The Northwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) co-directed by Lydia Chwastiak, MD, MPH, and Christina Clayton, LICSW, CDP, is in its 4th year developing and disseminating Evidence-Based Practices for Psychosis (Area of Focus).
App for people with SMI shows promise in remote trial
Psychiatry News | January 31, 2022
While many clinical studies have been conducted virtually—a trend that some say is likely to outlast the COVID-19 pandemic—the study of CORE took remote one step further by limiting staff involvement with the study participants to tech support only. Dror Ben-Zeev, PhD, is quoted.
Ways to combat seasonal depression
UW Daily | January 25, 2022
Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is something many of us know about, and it turns out that it can be easier to treat than previously thought. Kristen Lindgren, PhD, explains the biology of seasonal depression and what can be done about it.
My child has a better understanding of pronouns than me — what should I do?
KUOW | January 25, 2022
What can parents and schools do to help gender diverse youth? And what does affirming trans and non-binary youth look like? Amy Curtis, MD, is interviewed on "Soundside." [Interview begins with 11:48 left in the program]
