Department of Psychology

Some of Washington's elderly and immunocompromised have made tough choices about what is “essential” travel. Cheryl Kaiser, professor of psychology, is quoted.

In this emotional equivalent to an ultramarathon, it’s key to have some stress-reducing strategies available. Marsha Linehan, professor emeritus of psychology, is quoted.

Brands are starting to make colorful masks for children. Child psychologists see this as a positive step toward “normalcy.” Shannon Dorsey, professor of psychology, is quoted.

Gizmodo Australia reached out to a number of animal experts, including David Barash, professor emeritus of psychology, to understand which animal kills the most humans.

Seattle’s known as a city of icy introverts. The pandemic proved otherwise, even as we socially distanced. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted.

Natalie Colich, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology, explains how her new research suggests violent or traumatic experiences in childhood can accelerate biological signs of aging.

David Gire, an assistant professor of psychology, Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies explain the Kraken.

Four UW psychologists explain how to keep and build relationships during the pandemic.

David Gire, an assistant professor of psychology, explains the psychology of the "real-life Kraken."

Emma PeConga and Gabby Gauthier, doctoral students in psychology, are interviewed about the importance of resilience and how we can work toward it amidst the current pandemic.

Jane Simoni, professor of psychology, explains why the virus response in the U.S. has been slowed by a population that doesn’t appear to agree on even basic mitigation measures.

NW Asian Weekly discusses the UW's and other schools' response to Trump's policy towards international students.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, discusses how, surprisingly, loneliness hasn't drastically increased during the pandemic.

The College honors four exceptional graduates representing eight Arts & Sciences majors.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is using surveys to study how the stay-at-home order has been impacting people’s mental health.