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Return to 'normal' amid pandemic will cause anxiety for some, UW expert says
Washington state is on track to fully reopen by June 30, and psychologists say some people are just not ready for that. Jane Simoni, professor of psychology at the UW, is interviewed.
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Psychology finds expanded home at Kincaid Hall
The former home of Biology is now the centralized and renovated location for the UW Psychology Department.
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Normalcy could come with anxiety
Though COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out and some restrictions are easing, experts warn that some may feel anxious or fearful about a "return to normal." Jane Simoni, professor of psychology at the UW, is interviewed.
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Announcing Winners of the “Why do we need philosophy now?” Video Contest
The Department of Philosophy's “Why do we need philosophy now?” video contest has concluded, with the first place prize going to College of Arts and Sciences junior Camille Miller.
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How to manage back-to-school anxiety for students returning to classrooms
Students across western Washington are returning to the classroom this month. After a year of isolation, mental health experts say some students may be struggling with the idea of heading back to school. Jane Simoni, professor of psychology at the UW, is interviewed.
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Back to school in springtime: UW experts offer tips for adjusting pandemic-era routines
Shannon Dorsey, professor of child clinical psychology, explains how students can adjust to in-person learning.
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University of Washington graduate and professional disciplines rank highly in US News’ ‘Best Graduate School’ lists
Over 100 UW graduate and professional programs have been ranked by U.S. News & World Report to be among the top 35 in the nation.
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Meet the 2 Seattle-area singers who landed spots on ‘The Voice’ this season
Halley Greg (who graduated from UW with a double degree in biology and psychology) is on this season of The Voice.
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In Seattle as everywhere, hope is ahead — but we haven’t hit the ‘post’ in post-traumatic stress from COVID-19
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the “what ifs” having come true, therapists hear story after story of collective trauma, grief and loss, all through a computer or phone screen. Jane Simoni, professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
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‘Forgetting Nature’: Peter Kahn offers warning in short documentary film
Peter Kahn, professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses his new documentary about humanity's connection to the natural world.
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Relearning normalcy, focusing on the positive: UW psychologist on the vaccine phase of the pandemic
Psychology professor Jane Simoni explains the mental health implications of the COVID-19 vaccine phase.
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Mindfulness program in campus dorms, groups improved students’ mental health
A new study by psychology researchers at the UW has found that a mindfulness program they created improves students' mental health. Liliana Lengua, psychology professor and director of the Center for Child and Family Well-Being, and Robyn Long, director of community programs and training for the Center for Child and Family Well-Being, are quoted.
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Helpful behavior during pandemic tied to recognizing common humanity
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people who recognize the connections they share with others are more likely to wear a mask, follow health guidelines and help people, even at a potential cost to themselves, a new University of Washington study shows.
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‘Prototypical women’ more likely to receive sexual harassment support
Bryn Bandt-Law, lead researcher and psychology graduate student, discusses the results of her study, which showed that traditionally feminine women are more likely to be believed when making accusations of sexual harassment.
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Feminine Women Find It Easier To Prove Sexual Harassment At Work
While one would hope that cases of sexual harassment are treated very much on their merits, research from the University of Washington shows that this is sadly not the case. It finds that women who are young, who act and appear feminine, and who are “conventionally attractive” are far more likely to be believed in any accusations they make about sexual harassment.