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…

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.

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…

Dr. Sara Jo Nixon was part of the research team that looked how smartphone apps affect young adults drinking.

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…

Pauline Chen, MD and Robert Scholl, DO graduated from the inaugural Florida Psychiatric Society’s (FPS) leadership training program for psychiatric chief residents, Residents in Psychiatry Programs: Leadership Experience (RIPPLE). This program was designed to equip chief residents with the tools and experiences to help them succeed in…

Ludmilla De Faria, MD and Gary Kanter, MD have received the APA Foundation’s MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grant. The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program was established in 2021 by American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Division of Diversity and Health Equity and…

Amanda Mihalik-Wenger, MD A class of six has been selected for the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry’s (ACLP) 2021-2022 William Webb Fellowship Program, among them, PGY-4 Amanda Mihalik-Wenger, MD. The Webb Fellowship program is designed to support a select number of outstanding advanced residents and fellows in…

The Department of Psychiatry held their Staff Service Recognition reception on November 30, 2021 where the milestones of several employees were recognized. Here are some of the highlights: Image Gallery Marika Brigham welcomes staff Marika Brigham (30 years) with supervisor Dr. Carol Mathews Tina Green (10 years)…

The College of Medicine celebrated its first Gratitude Day on October 28. Members of the college community had the opportunity to show gratitude for a colleague. Members of the department were able to pick up a chocolate gator and gift it to a colleague as a token of appreciation.