We are dedicated to improving the health of the public through excellent clinical care, education and research.
The UW department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences share many of the same qualities as our Pacific Northwest home: an entrepreneurial spirit, a sense of discovery and a deep appreciation for the beauty and the diversity of our region and its people. We are an integral part of the University of Washington, a leading global university, and of the UW School of Medicine, a top ranked school in re
12/04/2024
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions is happy to announce ten new projects that will test ways to apply AI for behavioral health, or develop innovations in discharge and community integration after psychiatric hospitalization. Congrats to all awardees! http://bit.ly/41eVzaX
11/05/2024
Congrats to Christine Lee, one of the winners of the 2024 WA State Prevention Awards of Excellence!
Prevention Summit highlight: Honoring recipients of 2024’s Prevention Awards of Excellence, awarded to 13 remarkable people and organizations – youth and adult – who have impacted the landscape of behavioral health in Washington with their unwavering commitment to prevention. We are better because of you.
Full list of awardees:
Michael Langer, Lifetime Achievement
Jackie Berganio, Lifetime Achievement
Luke Fincher, Young Adult Leadership
Katya Miltimore, Prevention Professional
Francisco Jimenez, Prevention Professional
Dr. Christina Lee, Prevention Professional
Jordan Newbug, Early Career Prevention Professional
Clarkston EPIC Leadership Team, Community Prevention Group
WSU 4-H Teens Helping Teens, Youth Leadership: Group or Club
Nexus Mental Health Hub for Schools, Youth Leadership: Group or Club
MV Hope Equity Team, Community Prevention Group
Sake Yakima Valley, Contributions to Prevention by a Community Organization
Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center, Contributions to Prevention by a Community Organization
11/18/2022
The Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions awarded over $1 M to develop & test innovative approaches to caring for adolescents and young adults with & problems. Congrats to all our awardees! Seattle Children's Hospital
University of Washington School of Nursing UW Medicine
https://bit.ly/3hVHMBf
03/18/2022
Are you in your 3rd trimester of pregnancy, residing in WA State, 18+ years old & able to text? You can shape the future of supports for expectant parents. Participation is compensated. Email the study team at [email protected] if you would like to learn more.
Interest in UW Study Form Are you interested in participating in the UW study Leveraging texting to support maternal wellbeing in the perinatal period (pregnancy through postpartum time period)?
10/08/2021
Happy to be sponsoring the Spokane County Medical Society SCMS Medicine 2021 CME event on Oct 8 to spread the word about the Psychiatry Consultation Line (PCL)! The PCL provides consults to prescribing providers in WA regarding mental health and/or addiction care of their patients. https://pcl.psychiatry.uw.edu/
Psychiatry Consultation Line – Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Homepage The Psychiatry Consultation Line (PCL) helps prescribing providers seeking clinical advice regarding adult patients (18+) with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The consult line operates 24/7 and is free for the caller and patient. 877.WA.PSYCH (877-927-7924) “Both times...
06/01/2021
Congratulations to the recipients of the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions Innovation Awards! UW Medicine University of Washington School of Nursing UW Psychology University of Washington College of Engineering UW Electrical & Computer Engineering UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center Brain Injury Alliance of Washington
https://newsroom.uw.edu/news/garvey-institute-gives-13-million-advance-brain-health
03/22/2021
Congratulations to our new Psychiatry Residents! Welcome to our department and to the beautiful Pacific Northwest -- we are excited to meet you! UW Medicine
11/02/2020
We're excited to announce the first holders of the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions Innovation Grants! Teams represented 4 schools (UW Medicine University of Washington School of Public Health University of Washington School of Nursing, UW School of Social Work)13 depts & numerous centers and locations. See the list of projects on the Garvey website: https://gibhs.psychiatry.uw.edu/current-projects/
University of Washington Family Medicine University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine UW Department of Global Health, DGH University of Washington Department of Biostatistics UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute
10/27/2020
Check out our short, new video about the WA state-wide Psychiatry Consultation Line for prescribing providers -- and please help us spread the word. Providers have called from 34 of WA's 39 counties. We are here to help!
Psychiatry Consultation Line The Psychiatry Consultation Line (PCL) helps prescribing providers who are seeking clinical advice regarding adult patients (18+) with mental health and/or s...
10/15/2020
To celebrate the UW School of Public Health’s 50 years of impact, the School is recognizing 50 alumni from around the world who have a demonstrated record of distinguished service and achievement across public health disciplines and settings. Learn how Jurgen Unutzer, Chair of the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, has worked to expand access to effective mental health care. https://sph.washington.edu/sph-profiles/50-changemakers/jurgen-unutzer
09/30/2020
Grand Rounds on 10/2 is on Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), an evidence-informed intervention that helps individuals cope with disaster. Presented by Drs Bedard-Gilligan, Lindgren and Dworkin from Trauma Recovery Innovations. Open to the public via zoom. https://bit.ly/33bSRoe
09/15/2020
Free to any prescribing provider in Washington, the Psychiatry Consultation Line can help providers navigate mental health treatment plans for patients 18+. On an overnight OB shift? Doing notes after dinner? Working over the weekend? Call anytime! 877-WA-PSYCH. Learn more at pcl.psychiatry.uw.edu
