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Melinda Fawcett

When Free Will Fails People With Opioid Use Disorders

Former UF Psychiatry Chair Dr. Mark S. Gold highlights the benefits of civil commitment programs in a recent article with Psychology Today, featuring insights from FRC Medical Director Dr. Scott Teitelbaum. Dr. Teitelbaum emphasized that treatment outcomes are consistent, regardless of how individuals seek help—whether voluntarily or through intervention, coercion,…

Dr. Moreno De Luca Discusses Community-Driven Advances in Autism Research

Dr. Moreno De Luca presents to residents and faculty at the UF Health Psychiatric Hospital. On Friday, November 15th, Daniel Moreno De Luca, MD, MSc, CASA Research Chair and Faculty at the University of Alberta, delivered a lecture at UF Health Psychiatric Hospital as part of our Grand…

UF Health FRC Recognized as First to Receive National FSPHP Accreditation

The UF Health Florida Recovery Center has earned an important accreditation, paving the way for other addiction treatment centers across the country. The Federation of State Physician Health Programs, or FSPHP, is a national membership association overseeing all the state monitoring agencies for physicians and other licensed individuals. For over…

PHHP Outstanding Alumna Cheryl McNeil reflects on four decades of service

Dr. Cheryl McNeil, UF PHHP’s 2024 Outstanding Alumna, reflects on her impactful career spanning four decades in child psychology. A pioneer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), McNeil has transformed lives worldwide, training countless clinicians in her methods. Her journey and dedication to child behavioral health continue to inspire future…

Celebrating Our TEAMS Milestone Employees

This week, we honored our TEAMS employees who have reached significant milestones in their careers at the University of Florida, with service ranging from 5 to 30 years. During a special lunch, each employee was recognized by their supervisor, who shared insights into their individual contributions and the…