Funded R03s – The UW ALACRITY Center

Many interventions shown to be effective in clinical trials are never adopted in clinical settings. This study seeks to explore and address the reasons for non-adoption of an evidence-based psychosocial intervention (EBPI) that addresses anxiety, depression, and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms among individuals with a common GI problem, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Approximately 30-50% of individuals […]

Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 15% of mothers in the U.S. Prevalence rates as high as 54% have been documented among Latina women, who are significantly less likely to receive postpartum mental health care. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) are effective evidence-based psychosocial interventions (EBPIs) for treating PPD among ethnic populations. These […]

National data indicate 7.5-12% adolescents are diagnosed with depression (MDD) each year. Adolescents across the spectrum of MDD severity are at risk for lifelong negative outcomes such as increased odds for MDD recurrence into adulthood. Despite the rise in MDD in adolescence, only 1% of U.S. youths receive outpatient care for MDD each year with […]