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For Mother’s Day, the gift of compassion: UW psychology professor on celebrating parenthood during a pandemic
Psychology professor Liliana Lengua discusses the struggles that mothers are facing during the pandemic, and instructs how to thoroughly appreciate them during this upcoming Mother's Day.
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Sleep difficulties in the first year of life linked to altered brain development in infants who later develop autism
New research led by the UW finds that sleep problems in a baby’s first 12 months may not only precede an autism diagnosis but be associated with altered brain growth.
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Fighting COVID-19 with Math
Faculty in the Department of Applied Mathematics contribute to coronavirus planning and strategy.
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Why bacteria's resistance to antibiotics is a problem in a viral pandemic
Health experts worry that treating secondary infections alongside coronavirus could create antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Benjamin Kerr, professor of biology, is quoted
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COVID-19 mental health crunch puts impetus on psychedelic drug innovation, doctor says
Dr. Sunil Aggarwal, affiliate professor of geography explains how doctors are striving to further research on the effects of certain psychedelics on mental health.
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How To Thrive During The Pandemic: 10 Strategies For Resilience Based On Brain Science
After time in quarantine, you’re likely feeling stressed—but it is possible to enhance your well-being and develop resilience through science developed in UW studies.
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Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Virtual Happy Hours
Forget the crosstalk and poor Wi-Fi signals. The psychological benefits are vital for some. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted.
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Dose of nature at home could help mental health, well-being during COVID-19
Peter Khan, professor of psychology, explains the psychological benefits of getting ample time outside amidst social distancing measures.
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UW Studying Psychological Impacts of COVID-19
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the results of an ongoing UW study tracking coronavirus's effects on the general population's mental health.
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F.D.A. Approves First Coronavirus Antibody Test in U.S.
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the ramifications of asymptomatic coronavirus cases.
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A Course on Plagues Hits Home
Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.
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More evidence indicates healthy people can spread virus
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how new research suggesting that healthy people can spread the coronavirus will impact prevention measures.
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COVID-19 could lead to an epidemic of clinical depression, and the health care system isn’t ready for that, either
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, and Katherine Manbeck, graduate student, explains how social distancing measures could lead to increased cases of depression.
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With coronavirus, prison and jail sentences could become death sentences
Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology, discusses how special circumstances can lead to increased transmission of the coronavirus in Washington's jails and prisons.
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Infected but Feeling Fine: The Unwitting Coronavirus Spreaders
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how the fact that some coronavirus cases are asymptomatic makes the disease more difficult to control.