MyNorthwest | May 19, 2021
Cases of COVID-19 and pandemic related restrictions may be dropping, but the emotional and mental health impacts of the pandemic may linger. Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, says COVID itself may even have a direct impact on mental health.
Seattle Magazine | May 17, 2021
Clinical faculty member Paul Grekin, MD, from Evergreen Treatment Services has been working with patients for three decades. His feature is a part of Seattle Magazine’s 21st annual list of the region’s best physicians.
UW News | May 14, 2021
The University of Washington on Friday announced that the School of Social Work and Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and the Behavioral Health Institute at Harborview Medical Center are part of a transformational $38 million set of gifts from Ballmer Group to support a broad, collaborative response to the state’s behavioral health crisis.
KCPQ-TV | May 14, 2021
Douglas Zatzick, MD, suggests people who are anxious about returning to work schedule time to catch up with co-workers so that the positive aspects of returning to work are less overwhelming.
KUOW | May 12, 2021
According to preliminary data from the Washington State Department of Health, 1,649 people lost their lives to drug overdoses here last year, an increase of more than 30% compared to the year before. Caleb Banta-Green, PhD, says those numbers are devastating, but not a surprise.
Right as Rain | May 10, 2021
Depression is a serious but relatively common mental illness. Clinical psychologist Patricia Areán, PhD, talks about the causes and symptoms of depression and the variety of ways to treat it.
The Washington Post | May 8, 2021
A new large new study concludes that people who sleep less than six hours a night in midlife have a greater risk of developing late-onset dementia. Michel V. Vitiello, PhD, says being aware of the importance of good sleep is often the most crucial factor to improving it.
KIRO 7 News | May 7, 2021
The COVID pandemic has about 40% of the population struggling with mental health issues. Jürgen Unützer, MD, MPH, MA, and Alysha Thompson, MD, talk about the pandemic's current and long-term mental health effects on adults and children.
Right as Rain | May 3, 2021
Jennifer Erickson, DO, FAPA, talks about why we experience self-doubt and what we can do to deal with it.
Department News | April 29, 2021
Bruce Gage, MD, our colleague, mentor and friend, passed away this month. A Clinical Associate Professor in our department, Dr. Gage devoted his career to advancing psychiatric care for individuals with mental illness and criminal justice system involvement. He inspired hundreds of mental health professionals during his prolific career as a leader in psychiatric training […]
