UW Medicine newsroom | August 30, 2021
UW Medicine addiction researcher Caleb Banta-Green says drug manufacturers and dealers are purposefully making and selling counterfeit pills that are actually illegally made fentanyl. The synthetic opioid is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Right as Rain | August 30, 2021
Establishing healthy habits early can help promote brain health and support your memory, says Pamela Dean, PhD, including physical activity, a nutritious diet, proper sleep and social engagement.
The UW Daily | August 26, 2021
The return to campus this fall presents unfamiliar obstacles for both first years and returning students. Postdoc Elizabeth Lehinger, PhD, offers some strategies for coping with feelings of social anxiety.
UW Medicine newsroom | August 25, 2021
The results of a five-year study published in JAMA Psychiatry found that telepsychiatry in rural, federally qualified health centers was a resounding success for patients who had screened positive for bipolar disorder and/or PTSD.
The Seattle Times | August 17, 2021
Could a video game help seniors living with depression? Patricia Areán, PhD, thinks it might, and is looking for volunteers to help find out.
UW Medicine | August 16, 2021
Paul Ciechanowski, MD, and Alison Ward, PhD, lead an innovative program at the UW Medicine Diabetes Institute that provides behavioral health support for patients with diabetes.
UW Medicine newsroom | August 13, 2021
Most children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) don’t outgrow the disorder says Margaret Sibley, PhD, lead author of a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Covered by KOMO Radio
Crosscut | August 11, 2021
Jeffrey Sung, MD, and Brett Bass debunk myths about suicide, and explain what we can do to decrease these deaths.
UW Medicine newsroom | August 10, 2021
Researchers are seeking adults ages 66-75 diagnosed with depression and attention issues to participate in a clinical study evaluating the effects of a cognitive-training program using a video-game interface. Patricia Areán, PhD, is the lead for UW.
Los Angeles Times | August 8, 2021
A public service video about the dangers of fentanyl has sparked allegations that the anti-drug effort could harm the very people it’s meant to help: law enforcement officers and drug users. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, is quoted.
