Cheryl McNeil, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Cheryl B. McNeil, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Florida, has been honored with the 2025 Trailblazer Award from the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)’s Parenting and Families SIG. The award was presented during the…
Friday, November 14th, our Psychology and Child Psychiatry Divisions hosted their annual Springhill 2 Fall Bakeoff and it was a sweet success! Congratulations to Dr. Elise Everly, this year’s winner, for her outstanding Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars. A special thank-you to our judges, Dr. Joshua Nadeau…
During the pandemic, psychiatry went digital, trading in-person connection for efficiency. But what was lost in the shift? Dr. Brent Carr explores how going digital affected the therapeutic encounter. Dr. Carr writes, “Presence is not a luxury. It is a medium. A carrier of empathy, rhythm, hesitation, warmth. Not all…
Did the pandemic change your relationship with your phone, the internet, or social media? You’re not alone. Psychiatry and addiction medicine assistant professor, Dr. Amanda Janner, has a new article in the Florida Family Physician journal exploring the rise of technology addiction following COVID-19 lockdowns.
From spooky doors to sweet treats, our teams brought plenty of creativity and festive spirit to this year’s Halloween celebrations! The McKnight Brain Institute Halloween Party was a hit, featuring fun costumes and a lively door-decorating contest, congrats to the winners! Meanwhile, the 1329 Fiscal Office hosted a…
UF Health is proud to recognize Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow Aleksandar Obradovic, MD, PhD, as the recipient of the Customer Service is the Key (CSK) Award. This distinction honors individuals who consistently demonstrate exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to service excellence. The Customer Service is the…
Why does fear make our hearts race and our memories stick? UF experts, including psychiatry professors Dr. Carol Mathews and Dr. Joseph McNamara, reveal how fear shapes both mind and body, and how we can take back control.
UF Health Florida Recovery Center proudly opened the doors to its beautiful new campus in northwest Gainesville in July 2025. For more than 25 years, FRC has been recognized as a leader in addiction medicine, treating patients from Florida and across the country. The modern new facility increases patient capacity…
In this candid interview, Dr. Teitelbaum discusses his own previous struggles with addiction and its impact on his professional and personal life. Hear about how he overcame this dark period of his life with the invaluable support of his mentors, rebuilt his career and positively impacted countless lives. Dr. Teitelbaum’s…
We held the department Fall Social at the Reitz Game Room on September 20th. Staff, faculty, trainees, and their families came together for an afternoon filled with food, fun, and games. The event was a wonderful opportunity to relax, connect, and celebrate our department members. We also held…
