Department News | April 29, 2021
Epidemiological evidence suggests that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) may have a prevalence of up to 5% in the population, but it is rarely diagnosed in adulthood. There are no recognized treatment protocols because, despite decades of research on the effects of prenatal alcohol exposure, scientific study of adults with FASD is almost unknown. A […]
Department News | April 29, 2021
The Perinatal Mental Health Care Guide is a new resource created by the Maternal-Child Mental Health Program. This 50-page, peer-reviewed care guide is designed to help prenatal and primary care providers caring for pregnant and postpartum patients with mental health symptoms or concerns. It is divided into modules (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress […]
Department News | April 29, 2021
Suicide is a leading cause of death in Washington. Our rates of suicide are higher than the national average and are at risk of increasing further as the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated rates of anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. Because medical professionals and client-facing staff are likely to interact with individuals considering suicide, a Washington […]
KOMO Radio | April 28, 2021
Douglas Zatzick, MD, says that people have suffered major losses during the pandemic and have been social distancing for a long time and, therefore, have understandable anxieties about getting back into old routines. He recommends people think through steps for activities they want to take part in to reduce anxiety.
The Huddle | April 27, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health and well-being of individuals around the world, and at UW Medicine, we are no exception. A tool offered launched by UW Medicine leadership in partnership with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the UW Medical Center Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic helps UW Medicine […]
Right as Rain | April 26, 2021
Anxieties have been running high during this past pandemic year, and with that comes mental health struggles for many people. Courtesy faculty member Megan Riddle, MD, is interviewed about what you need to know about eating disorders and how to seek help.
The Daily | April 26, 2021
Mental health has become a topic of increasing interest since the beginning of the pandemic, but Washington schools have experienced the consequences of a mental health crisis for years. Aaron Lyon, PhD, focuses his research on providing mental health support to the students who need it most.
The Seattle Times | April 24, 2021
Just as COVID-19 has swept the globe, so has its impact on sleep. A comprehensive study of sleep during the pandemic found that 40% of participants had trouble sleeping, according to Michael V. Vitiello, one of the study's authors.
KUOW | April 22, 2021
Autism is a disorder that has better outcomes the sooner you diagnose and care for it. That means if you can’t get in to see a therapist in person, you should find another way. Gary Stobbe, MD, talks about efforts to reach and treat people with autism in rural Washington. [This is the first segment on “The Record”]
CNN | April 20, 2021
If you're trying to get by on about six hours or less of sleep a night during the work week, you're setting up your brain for future failure, according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications. Jeffrey Iliff, PhD, is quoted.
