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With cannabis use on the rise among older adults, researchers are digging deeper into how it impacts memory and cognition. In a new study led by Dr. Jennifer Bizon and co-authored by Dr. Barry Setlow, UF researchers explored the effects of cannabis smoke and oral THC on memory in aging…
Paola Giusti-Rodriguez, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the University of Florida’s Department of Psychiatry, where she studies genetic psychiatric disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders. An investigator with UF’s Center for OCD, Anxiety and Related Disorders, Giusti-Rodriguez hopes to advance understanding of conditions including autism and schizophrenia.
UF Health proudly celebrates the grand opening of its new Florida Recovery Center campus in northwest Gainesville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. For more than 25 years, the FRC has been recognized as a leader in addiction medicine, treating patients from Florida and across the country. The modern new facility increases…
The topic of homelessness might seem insurmountable, but in this talk, you’ll learn how even the most basic act of human connection can transform lives. Weaving several heart-wrenching cases that underscore the history of mental health and homelessness in the US and highlighting how innovative programming can remedy the 2024…
Implementation of Structured Suicide Risk Screening in a State Physician Health Monitoring Program Lisa Merlo, PhD, MPE Cristiana Araujo, PhD Published in: Archives of Suicide ResearchRead more: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40515688/ What’s This Study About? Physician suicide is a significant public health concern. High rates…
New York Times—Dr. Sara Jo Nixon highlights emerging evidence that even modest drinking can pose serious threats to older adults—particularly when combined with common medications, slower metabolism, and subtle cognitive decline. Drawing on decades of pioneering work, including driving‑simulator studies that first revealed how just one drink can impair adults over…
Our Residency Education and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship programs held awards ceremonies to recognize and celebrate the achievements, dedication, and hard work of our trainees and faculty. Congratulations to all award recipients! Image Gallery…
Please join us in welcoming all of our new trainees who are beginning their journeys with us this summer! From psychiatry interns to our newest fellows across a range of subspecialties, we’re thrilled to have you here and look forward to the expertise and fresh perspectives you bring.
Psychiatrist fellow addresses mental health through exercise.
