Department of Psychology

"Native people are generally omitted from discussions of discrimination," says Stephanie Fryberg, associate professor of psychology and American Indian studies at the UW.

Is your idea of nature different from your grandparents'? That's what UW psychology professor Peter Kahn calls "environmental generational amnesia."

Dr. Marsha Linehan is quoted in this article.

As many of us already knew, the painful effects of sexual harassment don’t just come during the harassing, but afterward. John Gottman, professor emeritus is quoted.

The future of pain relief may come from somewhere you least expect it – in the form of a virtual reality video game.

The president always has believed he could will himself to success. But has he crossed the line between optimism and delusion?

Autism research suffered a significant setback after an island used for scientific study was ravaged by Hurricane Maria

David Patterson, professor of psychology in the departments of rehabilitation medicine, surgery and psychology, is quoted.

Researcher Kevin King, Ph.D. is studying in-school mindfulness programs.

Young survivors of Hurricane Katrina, now in their early 20s, say that overcoming the mental strain of displacement is a matter of finding one safe place or reliable person.

The Population Health Initiative has awarded five pilot research grants to faculty-led teams from 10 different UW schools and colleges including the College of Arts & Sciences.

"Life changing" is one parent's description of APEX Summer Camp for children with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

Studies of transgender kids are revealing fascinating insights about gender in the brain

UW psychology professor Peter Kahn has spent much of his career analyzing the relationship humans have with nature; he thinks that relationship is more fragile than many of us realize.

A University of Washington-led study has found that for Asian Americans, those who appear heavier are perceived to be more “American."