Department news | June 30, 2022
Ali Iqbal, MBA, will be stepping down as Vice Chair of Finance and Administration of our department; Heather Glansbeek will serve in the role of Interim Vice Chair for Finance and Administration.
News & Stories
American Psychiatric Association honors Senator Manka Dhingra
Department news | June 30, 2022
The American Psychiatric Association conferred the highest award it gives a public servant, the Jacob K. Javits Public Service Award, to Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) at an event jointly hosted by the Washington State Psychiatric Society, the Washington State Medical Association and NAMI Washington.
Garvey Institute announces new funding opportunity in adolescent and young adult mental heath
Department news | June 30, 2022
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions (GIBHS) is launching a new round of Innovation Grant funding focused on improving access to effective mental health care for adolescents and young adults.
RIISE holds first annual Summer Institute
Department news | June 30, 2022
Funded by a Methods Training grant from the Institute of Education Sciences and housed within the University of Washington’s SMART Center, the Research Institute for Implementation Science in Education (RIISE) is designed to develop the implementation research workforce in schools and improve outcomes for students and their families.
ADAI to work at intersection of law enforcement, people who use drugs
Department news | June 30, 2022
The Addictions, Drug and Alcohol Institute (ADAI) received legislative funding via the Washington State Health Care Authority to develop regional strategies to improve law enforcement interactions with people who use drugs.
UW GMH has a new name!
Department news | June 30, 2022
The UW Global Mental Health Program has changed its name to the UW Consortium for Global Mental Health.
Topping out ceremony celebrates critical BHTF milestone
Department news | June 30, 2022
Structural steel is complete on the new Behavioral Health Teaching Facility at the University of Washington Medical Center-Northwest campus!
Congratulations to our Graduates!
Department news | June 30, 2022
On June 24, we held a lovely graduation event at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture to celebrate the achievements of our graduates and educators with friends and family.
Debby Tsuang honored with Award for Achievement
Department news | June 30, 2022
Debby Tsuang, MD, MSc, was honored by the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine with a Distinguished Alumni Award for Achievement.
Myra Parker and Seven Directions receive Prevention Science Award
Department news | June 30, 2022
Myra Parker, PhD, JD, MPH, and Seven Directions received the Prevention Science Award at the Society for Prevention Research.
