Eastern State Hospital, in Medical Lake, risks losing accreditation and funds
Federal officials told Eastern State Hospital, which has a staff vacancy rate of 27%, it had until June 17 to address lack of staffing and...
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Stop conflating mass shootings with mental illness | Mental Health Perspectives
People with mental illness account for just 4% of violent crimes in the U.S., writes Lauren Simonds of the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Washington.
Fairfax Behavioral Health in Kirkland closes youth unit, shortly after state cites safety violation
Fairfax Behavioral Health in Kirkland, the state’s largest private psychiatric hospital, has officially closed its inpatient adolescent unit.
What WA is learning about mental health crisis response from one state's successes
Washington state leaders recently visited Arizona to learn about its well-regarded mental health crisis response system and bring back tips and ideas.
Kids are waiting months for psychiatric beds. Why it’s such a struggle to expand care in WA
There aren't enough specialized beds for kids and teens seeking inpatient psychiatric help. Despite adding funding, Washington is struggling to expand capacity.
Washington universities struggle to serve all their students’ mental health needs. Here’s why
Many college students are experiencing long wait times to see a counselor as demand far outstrips staffing levels at campus clinics.
Student Voices: Social Emotional Learning can create a culture of understanding in schools
There must be genuine, continual efforts on behalf of schools to explore methods of integrating Social Emotional Learning into school culture and awareness.
The myth of ‘pregnancy glow,’ and what expectant parents need to know about mental health
Experiencing a mental health condition like depression or anxiety during pregnancy is as common — and in some cases, more common — than during other...
A new crisis hotline, 988, is coming this summer. Is Washington ready?
The stakes for the new 988 hotline are high: “We run the risk of losing the trust of the public by not being prepared,” one...
Inside the Seattle lecture room where experts are brainstorming the future of psychedelic research
A meeting of experts in psychedelic research marked the launch of a new University of Washington center that will study psychedelics and addiction.