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Unexpected finding could offer new treatment targets for meth addiction
University of Florida neuroscientists have made a mechanistic discovery that paves the way to test immune-modulating medicines as a potential tool to break the cycle of methamphetamine addiction.
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Smartwatches Help Parents Curb Kids’ Tantrums
Dr. Cheryl McNeil, PhD, weighed in on new research exploring how smartwatches may help parents anticipate and shorten children’s tantrums. Dr. McNeil called the study “on the cutting edge,” noting its potential to expand the reach of evidence-based treatments like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy by cueing parents to respond to early…
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Child Fellows and Faculty serve at St. Francis House
On December 30, our Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows and faculty closed out the year with a service event at St. Francis House. Fellows Drs. Aleksandar Obradovic, Syed Hussain, and Joseph Dedvukaj joined faculty members Drs.…
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Faculty Research Highlights: Call for Submissions
As discussed at the last faculty meeting, we’d like to highlight a publication from one faculty member in each monthly newsletter. To get this started, we’re asking for volunteers to suggest one of their recent publications that can be summarized in a few sentences. If you are interested, please send the following information to Dr. Setlow: Title Full names and affiliations of all authors Journal/book in which it is published Electronic link to publication if available (e.g., DOI, publisher’s website, PubMed link, etc.) One sentence summarizing the goal or problem addressed in the publication One-two sentences summarizing the findings described in the publication One-two sentences summarizing the conclusions and broader implications of the work described in the publication.
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Snapshot Spotlight
Have you captured a great moment at a recent conference, departmental event, or fun social activity with your coworkers? Share your photos with us for the Snapshot Spotlight! We love highlighting the connections, teamwork, and celebrations that make our department special. Send in your favorites, and you may see them featured in an upcoming newsletter.
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From brunches to lunches, the department celebrated the season and the people who make it all possible. Grateful for our wonderful team as we head into the new year together!
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Psychiatry Staff Professional Development Program
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Faculty from across UF Psychiatry have created a Staff Professional Development Fund designed to provide direct support from faculty to our support staff in their efforts to advance professionally
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UF CARD Update
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Strategies that Work Series Various Thursdays, September 2025 through March 2026; 3:30 – 4:30pm | ONLINE Upcoming topics: Communication; Social Skills; Teaching New Skills Managing Burnout for Adults with ASD Part 2 Monday, January 12, 2026; 5:30 – 7:00PM | ONLINE 33rd Annual Statewide Center for Autism & Related Disabilities January 15-18, 2026 | Orlando Homework Help Monday, January 26, 2026; 11:00AM – 12:00PM | ONLINE Successful School/Home Communication Thursday, January 29, 2026; 11:00AM – 12:00PM | ONLINE Mapping Out Special Needs Planning From Childhood Through Adulthood Monday, February 2, 2026; 6:00 – 7:30PM | ONLINE & IN PERSON 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness Saturday, March 7, 2026; 8:30AM – 12:00PM | GAINESVILLE Parent/Caregiver Lunch and Learn Series Third Friday of every month; 12:00 - 1:00PM | ONLINE
Save the Dates Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details! 02/17/26 Helping Individuals with Autism Understand Death and Grieving
03/04/26 Navigating Divorce and ASD 03/19/26 Systematic Instructional Strategies to Promote Access to the General Curriculum for Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities 03/31/26 Battling Burnout: Addressing Caregiver Compassion Fatigue 04/06/26 Understanding Dyslexia and Dysgraphia in Autism 04/17/26 “The Lost Girls”: Shining a Light on Females with ASD 09/21/26 The UCLA PEERS® Curriculum for School-Based Professionals Find us at these community events! 01/31/26 Resource Fair (Putnam)
02/06/26 Night to Shine Prom (Gainesville) 02/28/26 Hernando County School District's Disability Awareness Walk and Roll 5K & Family Fun Run/Expo (Brooksville) 02/28/26 Citrus County School District's Transition Fair (Lecanto) 03/14/26 Citrus County School's Water Safety Day for Autism (Lecanto)
03/28/26 Alachua County Sheriff's Office Community Fun Day (Newberry) Sign up for the UF CARD eNews, visit the UF CARD website, and follow the UF CARD Facebook Page to stay informed about events. If you know someone in need of UF CARD services, please direct them to the UF CARD pre-registration page or have them call 352-265-2230.
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Mondays | Lunchcapades
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Residents, fellows, and faculty! Take a 20-minute breather from patient care and join us for Lunchcapades, a weekly wellness walk designed to get your steps in while nurturing career and life mentorship. Whether you’re interested in child psychiatry or just looking to connect with colleagues, this is an open invitation to unplug, move, and share stories along the way. Every walk is a chance to swap clinical pearls, reflect on meaningful patient interactions, and share lessons learned in our journeys as mental health professionals. Think of it as storytelling with a purpose—mentorship, wellness, and connection, all rolled into one. When: Every Monday starting July 7th Where: Meet at Opus at 12:10pm What to expect: A casual walk with good conversation, career guidance, wellness tips, clinical stories, and reflections on the art of medicine. No prep, no pressure. Just fresh air, fresh perspectives, and a few more steps on your pedometer. Join the WhatsApp chat for reminders and coordinating walks!
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January 9 | Grand Rounds
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D. Catherine Fauchs, MD, DFAACAP
Live at the UF Psychiatric Hospital, Room 1901
Watch Parties held at the McKnight Brain Institute, L4-101, & AOPC, Room 3242 Click here for the Livestream link.
Click here for the Zoom link.
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January 16 | Grand Rounds
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Gabriel Lazaro-Munoz, PhD, JD
Live at the McKnight Brain Institute, L4-101
Watch Parties held at the UF Psychiatric Hospital, Room 1901, & AOPC, Room 3242 Click here for the Livestream link.
Click here for the Zoom link.
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January 23 | Grand Rounds
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Massiel Snow, PsyD
Live at the UF Psychiatric Hospital, Room 1901
Watch Parties held at the McKnight Brain Institute, L4-101, & AOPC, Room 3242 Click here for the Livestream link.
Click here for the Zoom link.
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January 30 | Grand Rounds
Case Conference Grand RoundsToni Shalyn Carter, MD
Aleksandra Gasparova, DO Live at the UF Psychiatric Hospital, Room 1901
Watch Parties held at the McKnight Brain Institute, L4-101, & AOPC, Room 3242
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Save the Date | Celebration of Research
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February 9-10, 2026
This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for great things to happen at UF. The College of Medicine community shares knowledge and discoveries, establishes new and celebrates existing collaborations, and, most importantly, supports our learners in becoming successful lifetime researchers.
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Save the Date | Stomp the Swamp
March 7, 2026
8:30am - 12:00pm
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
The 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will be held at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, March 7th, 2026!
Autism the fastest-rising developmental disorder in the United States. At Stomp the Swamp, families of and individuals with autism or related disabilities, community members, and UF students, faculty and staff walk or run the stadium steps or loop to raise funds for the UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD), North Central Florida’s First Choice for Autism Support.
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Employee Assistance Program
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The UF Employee Assistance Program aims to support UF employees by providing a safe space and quality mental health and wellness resources. EAP therapists and affiliated employees uphold UF’s non-discrimination policy (UF Regulation 1.006), ensuring services are inclusive and respectful of everyone, regardless of their background or identity.
UF employees and their household members may call the EAP at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at (833) 306-0103, and anyone experiencing a crisis with more urgent needs should call the Alachua County Crisis Center at (352) 264-6789.
You can also request an appointment online.
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Let Us Know!
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Do you have some news or an announcement you would like to share? Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond and who you would like to recognize? Want us to save the date for an upcoming event?
Editorial Team:
Melinda Fawcett
Aubrey Bonsal
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