Department of Psychology

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."

Social hierarchy may be so naturally ingrained, that toddlers as young as 17 months old can perceive who is dominant and also anticipate that the dominant person will receive more rewards.

If their detractors are to be believed, they’re to blame for almost everything, but Seattle millennials say the world’s woes are not their fault.

Ever heard that if you looked at the color yellow for too long, you might begin to feel anxious or irritated? 

Since its infancy in 1990, three themes have emerged as driving forces for Randy’s global programs: Science, Collaboration and Community.