Department News | March 15, 2025
Congratulations to Marco Pravetoni, PhD, winner of the 2025 College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) Innovator Award!
News & Stories
WA lawmakers push to expand mental health insurance coverage
Seattle Times | March 10, 2025
If a person is struggling with mental health or substance use disorder it can be challenging to get timely care, and that's when things go sideways, says Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPA, MA. We could prevent that with better access to mental health care.
The impact of federal funding cuts on psychology training
Opinion | March 7, 2025
For 64 years, the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Psychology Internship Program has been at the forefront of preparing the next generation of doctoral-level clinical psychologists. These highly skilled professionals provide essential mental health care across a variety of healthcare settings. A devastating blow to the program came when the federal government abruptly announced a funding cut with just one week's notice, an announcement that coincided with the national match service deadline.
NTAP explores psychedelic-assisted treatments
The Daily | March 5, 2025
“I felt pretty frustrated by the limits of our treatments, and so I was hoping to explore other options in terms of potential treatments,” says Nathan Sackett, MD, MS.
New plans would provide lawyers for UW mental health patients
Seattle Times | February 26, 2025
A short-term solution will get involuntarily committed patients the legal representation they’re entitled to, while a longer-term fix is making its way through the state Senate.
Why stress is bad for your heart and how to manage it
Right as Rain | February 20, 2025
Cope with stress by problem solving, recommends Peter Vitaliano, MS, PhD. This involves breaking down the source of stress into smaller parts and figuring out ways to address them.
RFK Jr. and Trump’s new commission targets mental health medication Illegal gambling kiosks seized across western Washington
Seattle Times | February 19, 2025
Experts are well versed in the academic literature and create guidelines for dosing and when prescribers should consider certain medications, says Larry Wissow, MD, MPH.
Illegal gambling kiosks seized across western Washington
King 5 | February 5, 2025
The literature shows that gambling disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations, says Scott Graupensperger, PhD particularly those with a low income.
Say goodbye to brain rot with these healthy tech habits
Right as Rain | February 3, 2025
Koriann Cox, PhD talks about unhealthy tech habits impacting your life and offers suggestions - such as blocking certain apps or making your phone less available - that can help.
PBSCI explores collaborations with UW School of Law
Department News | January 30, 2025
There is a tremendous need in our state for research that is focused on mental health and the law and to provide guidance to policy makers on best practices to improve health and justice outcomes. With this backdrop in mind, we are exploring an exciting partnership with the UW School of Law to navigate the complex intersection of mental health and the law.
