Department Values
In all we do, members of our department embody our values: communication, integrity, competency, reliability, knowledge, and respect.
4 UF Health offers psychiatric and addiction services at four locations throughout Gainesville.
$8 Million The UF Department of Psychiatry receives approximately $8 million in grant funding annually.
81 UF Health Shands Psychiatric Hospital is an 81-bed free-standing psychiatric hospital located on a private, picturesque, 18-acre campus in northwest Gainesville.
80 UF Health Florida Recovery Center is an 80-bed, free standing addiction treatment facility located on a private campus in east Gainesville.
Psychiatry Spotlight
Full Circle: Resident Research in College Mental…
In this poem, Dr. Jeena Kar reflects on her experience with a diversity, equity, and research elective during residency. She participated in NIH…
Two UF faculty members earn leadership roles with…
Josepha Cheong, M.D., a professor of psychiatry, was elected as 2025’s ABPN board chair after serving two four-year terms as a director of…
Mental health professionals say ‘sunset…
Dr. Andrea Guastello, psychologist at the University of Florida, talks about “sunset anxiety” and offers tips to help curb anxiety around sunset.
PsychiAtry Newsletters
Global Perspectives
Full Circle: Resident Research in College Mental…
In this poem, Dr. Jeena Kar reflects on her experience with a diversity, equity, and research elective during residency. She participated in NIH…
Postpartum Depression Rose Significantly Over…
Dr. Ludmila de Faria says while “increased screening efforts are helping identify more cases of postpartum depression (PPD), ensuring access to care…
Expert Discusses Overcoming Challenges in…
De Faria spoke during her award lecture at APA’s Annual Meeting. She is the chair of APA’s Committee on Women’s Mental Health and an associate…
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Psychiatry Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Feb 07
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NCF SfN 15th Annual Conference
9:00am to 5:00pm
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Apr 01
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April is Autism Awareness Month
All Day
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Apr 02
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April is Autism Awareness Month
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World Autism Day
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Apr 03
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April is Autism Awareness Month
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Apr 04
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April is Autism Awareness Month
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Continuing Medical Education
Grand Rounds
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Please check our Grand Rounds page for the most up to date information on upcoming lectures.
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