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Highlighting Black Americans’ Contributions to Mental Health
As we enter Black History Month in February, let’s remember Black Americans’ contributions to the field of mental health. Every week we will highlight a few luminaries.
Should My College Student Take Anxiety Medication?
More college students are using medication for anxiety than they have in the past. Research shows that 1 in 4 college students used a psychiatric medication in the last year. A study conducted by Dr. Marcia Morris and colleagues, found the use of medication…
Dr. Rahmani participates in UF COM Gator Specialty Series – Psychiatry
Created in conjunction with the Office of Student Affairs, the Gator Specialty Series is a platform where UF College of Medicine graduates can provide insight into their chosen specialty. This monthly series will explore specialties in different clinical settings across urban and rural communities and academic medicine. Students…
The Curious Case of Cannabis
Professors, Drs. Jennifer Bizon and Barry Setlow were published in Physiologist Magazine for investigating the possible impact on age-related cognitive function. Cannabis has the potential to both harm and help…
4 Reasons to Consider a Gap Year
UF department of psychiatry, associate professor, Marcia Morris, MD’s article “4 Reasons to Consider a Gap Year” was featured in the January/February 2022 print version of Psychology Today. In her article she suggested families should talk about four factors when deciding whether their teens should take a break before college.
Raising children with ADHD – Strategies for success
Many children struggle with some hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity, but when these characteristics are persistent and result in impaired social or academic functioning, it may be time to visit your child’s health care provider. UF Health’s Dr. Richard E D’Alli discusses what ADHD looks like and strategies for success for…
Apps show promise to help heavy drinkers age 21-25 cut back
Dr. Sara Jo Nixon was part of the research team that looked how smartphone apps affect young adults drinking.
Dr. Jo selected for NIDA-AACAP Training Award in Substance Use Disorders
Young Jo, MD University of Florida Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow, Young Jo, MD, has bee selected for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) Resident Training Award in Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The training program is a…
