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After hitting rock bottom, Florida Recovery Center director celebrates 29 years of sobriety
Dr. Scott Teitelbaum, medical director of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center, knows firsthand the challenges of addiction — and the power of recovery. After losing it all, he found treatment, achieved sobriety, and now leads one of the nation’s premier recovery programs.
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6th Annual FRC Run 4 Recovery
The 6th annual Run 4 Recovery was a great success! Each September, this event brings our community together for a morning of connection and awareness in support of recovery. This year’s run/walk at Depot Park highlighted the importance of celebrating and supporting those in recovery. An estimated 1…
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2025 Department Fall Social
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…
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The surprising way doomscrolling rewires your brain
In National Geographic, Dr. Sara Jo Nixon weighed in on how the news cycle impacts brain and body health.
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UF College of Medicine experts in the news
Catch up on the latest media highlights featuring University of Florida College of Medicine experts — including psychiatry faculty Sara Jo Nixon, Ph.D. and Ludmila De Faria, MD.
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Research Spotlight - Drs. Davydow & Brasfield
Neurofilament Light Chain and Differentiation of Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia From Psychiatric Disorders: A Systematic Review
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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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We are excited to welcome Johndrika (Johnnie) Graham to the Department of Psychiatry team. She brings several years of experience in human resources and higher education, with a strong foundation in employee relations, workforce development, and organizational support. Her professional values are rooted in integrity, collaboration, and cultivating positive workplace cultures that empower both individuals and institutions to thrive. In her new role, Johnnie will oversee TEAMs recruitment, onboarding, SPI requests, reclassification, UF Engage, and FMLA tracking for TEAMs employees. She will also manage the processing of foreign hires and their associated documentation, handle payroll tasks including reviewing preliminary and final pay lists, and troubleshoot payroll entry issues. Additionally, she will serve as the department liaison for credentialing and as the DSA. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Johnnie is passionate about teaching as a professor, mentoring students, and promoting wellness through fitness and yoga. She also enjoys traveling with her family and staying actively engaged in her community. Please join us in giving Johnnie a warm welcome!
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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
Topics include: Behavior; Considerations for Students with Extensive Support Needs; Sensory/Motor Considerations; Communication; Social Skills; Teaching New Skills Various Thursdays, September 2025 through March 2026; 3:30 – 4:30pm | ONLINE Collaborative Teaching Partnerships: Effective Strategies for Educators
Tuesday, October 14, 2025; 4:00 – 5:30pm | ONLINE Understanding Special Education Law
Thursday, October 23, 2025; 6:30 – 8:00pm | ONLINE What is the Life Transition Skills Program?
Monday, November 10, 2025; 5:00 – 6:00pm | ONLINE What is TATS (Technical Assistance and Training Systems)?
Tuesday, November 18, 2025; 5:00 – 6:00pm | ONLINE 33rd Annual Statewide Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
January 15-18, 2026 | Orlando Parent/Caregiver Lunch and Learn Series
Third Friday of every month; 12:00 - 1:00PM | ONLINE
Find us at these community events!
10/11/25 GROW HUB’s Disability Awareness Event (Gainesville) 10/15/25 Santa Fe College Disabilities Resource Center's Disability Employment Expo (Gainesville) 11/07/25 United Way of Hernando County’s Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Gainesville) 11/08/25 JBF’s Safe KIDS Day (Alachua) 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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October 3 | Grand Rounds Returns
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October 10 | Grand Rounds Returns
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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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October 24 | Grand Rounds
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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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October 31 | Grand Rounds
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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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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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