The Conversation | March 2, 2026
With three decades of research experience, Susan Collins, PhD writes about what works and what she has learned about substance use treatment.
News & Stories
Mark Duncan named Division Director and Nicole K. Engel Endowed Professor for Addiction Psychiatry
Department News | February 25, 2026
We are excited to announce that Mark Duncan, MD will lead the department’s Division of Addiction Psychiatry as the inaugural holder of the Nicole K. Engel Endowed Professorship for Addiction Psychiatry.
Kristen Lindgren to serve as Director of Psychology at UWMC Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic
Department News | February 25, 2026
We are excited to announce that Kristen Lindgren, PhD, ABPP has accepted the position of Director of Psychology at the UWMC Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic (OPC).
Ray Hsiao named Director of Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Department News | February 25, 2026
After nearly two years of outstanding service in an interim role, Ray Hsiao, MD has formally been named the department’s Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Psychiatry Creates — submit your art today!
Department News | February 25, 2026
Please upload your art using the Psychiatry Creates submission form, and join us in celebrating the creativity, diversity, and spirit of our community!
Cognitive speed training linked to reduced risk of dementia
Department News | February 25, 2026
This first of its kind study assessed the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, 20-years after participating in the ACTIVE study, which was originally conceptualized and led by Sherry Willis, PhD.
New SMARTstats workshop series from the SMART Center
Department News | February 25, 2026
To enhance research capacity and methodological rigor among faculty, postdoctoral scholars, staff, and students, the SMART Center is hosting a new research methodology workshop series, SMARTstats.
Harborview Behavioral Health Institute receives grant for crisis training
Department News | February 25, 2026
The Harborview Behavioral Health Institute (BHI) has been awarded a two-year, $3.1M grant from King County to plan and implement a Crisis Training Academy.
Partnership with CoLab will help advance Washington Thriving initiative
Department News | February 25, 2026
Led by Sarah Cusworth Walker, PhD, MS, CoLab will leverage its eighteen years as a contracted partner with the Washington State Health Care Authority to support Washington Thriving.
Elizabeth McCauley’s career profiled in journal’s Past Presidents Series
Department News | February 25, 2026
In a recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Dr. McCauley’s career is profiled as part of a special series entitled “Leaders in the History of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology: Past Presidents Series.”
