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Get Fit Gator Fair
The Florida Recovery Center was honored to speak on the importance of mental health at the UF Campus, Get Fit Gator Fair. Reducing stigma and raising awareness is important to our youth, so they become more comfortable asking for help and getting the services they may need.
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Dear College Student, You Deserve to Be Happy
With stress and mental health issues increasing on campus, Dr. Marcia Morris wrote this letter of support and hope. Consider sharing this with your college students when they are home for Thanksgiving.
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Dr. Mathews is special guest on "in your brain" podcast
University of Florida, department of psychiatry Chair and Director of the Center for OCD, Anxiety and Related Disorders, Carol Mathews, MD talks with in your brain podcast‘s Cristina Besosa about anxiety: what it is, how we study it, how to recognize it, and when to seek help for it. Listen below on…
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Psychiatry Staff Professional Development Program
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Join UF Psychiatry Alumni Society
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Become a member of the UF Psychiatry Alumni Society! The society fosters alumni networking, socializing and sharing current trends in psychiatric and behavioral science. Show your support of the education, research and clinical mission of the department by joining. • Annual Dues: $100 • Lifetime Dues: $2,500 (payable over five years, $500 per year) Membership dues support activities of the society and training programs. To learn more about giving back to the department and alumni opportunities, please contact Callie Wilkes. (calliewilkes@ufl.edu).
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Anti-Racism and Health Equity Group
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It’s not too late to join the Anti-Racism and Health Equity Group on the UF Health Bridge! We would love for you to join us for these new and thought provoking opportunities and welcome you to join the group and present ideas of your own. Go to the UF Health Bridge to join the group, and see more details, on resources, activities, and events.
Join us for our next meeting, 12:00pm - 1:00pm on January 16, 2023 for discussions focused on anti-racism, social justice and health equity so we can learn together and from one another, strengthening our teams.
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UF CARD Update
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Registration is open for the 30th Annual Statewide CARD Conference which will be held in Orlando, Florida in January 2023. 30th Annual Statewide CARD Conference | JAN 12 - 15, 2023 | ORLANDO The purpose of the annual conference is to provide information on state-of-the-art practices in areas that promote best practices in education, early intervention and quality community-based lifestyles for individuals with autism, deaf-blindness, and related disabilities. Conference participants will learn about current research findings and their implications, as well as practical strategies related to communication and social interventions, transitions to adulthood, education, early intervention, and school and community inclusion. ADOS-2 Clinical Workshop | THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JANUARY 12-13, 2023 This 2-day live workshop teaches, through instruction and live demonstration, how to use the ADOS-2 to clinically assess and diagnose autism. PEPSA Day | FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 2023 The Partnership for Effective Programs for Students with Autism (PEPSA) Pre-Conference Day is offered at no charge for educators. For complete information please visit the conference website.
If you know someone in need of UF CARD services, please direct them to the UF CARD registration page or have them call 352-265-2230.
See the UF CARD website for information about our Support/Social Groups for adults and children.
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Welcome Jessica Smith
Jessica Smith is the new Manager Health Care Administration. Jessica has been with the University of Florida since 2015 in the Department of Neurosurgery and prior to this she was a Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU with UF Health at Shands from 2013 - 2015. Jessica has earned two bachelor degrees one in Communication (Public Relations) from Mississippi State University and the second in Nursing from Baptist College of Health Sciences in Memphis, Tennessee.
As the Manager, Health Care Administration, Jessica will work with the Divisions of Child and Adolescent as well as Psychology located at Springhill II. She will plan, direct and coordinate patient services and administrative activities of multidisciplinary outpatient clinical operations. She will plan and implement a range of outreach, education and marketing activities as appropriate to support clinical program objectives. Please welcome Jessica Smith to the Team!
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Welcome Adrienne DeSalvo
Adrienne DeSalvo is the new LMFT in Psychology. Adrienne comes from Stuart, Florida with 10 years of experience working as a therapist. Adrienne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Michigan State University and went on to further her education by earning a master of Science degree from Northern Illinois University. Adrienne will be working as a Mental Health Counselor and Family Counselor. She will also be overseeing the MHC Interns.
Please welcome Adrienne DeSalvo to the Team!
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December 9 | Grand Rounds
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Varieties of Catatonia Andrew Francis, MD Professor of Psychiatry Penn State College of Medicine
Charles Mormando, DO Assistant Professor of Psychiatry Penn State College of Medicine 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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December 14 | FRC Wednesdays at Noon: Addiction Medicine
Disruptive Behavior in the Workplace: Dealing with Difficult Colleagues
Martha Brown, MD Associate Professor Department of Psychiatry
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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January 8 | Department of Psychiatry New Year Social
Save the date and join us for our Department New Year Social 3-6pm Sunday January 8th, 2023. Bring your family and come join us at the Gainesville Woman’s Club for an evening of good food, fun, games, and lots of socializing. Please RSVP to Alexis Dusel by December 15th.
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February 27-28 | 13th Annual COM Celebration of Research
Get ready to submit your abstract for the poster session! In early November, we will start accepting abstract submissions. Interested in the poster awards? Submit using a visual abstract! More information to come…
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April 17 | 10th Annual UF CARE Symposium
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This year’s annual symposium brings exciting opportunities provided through the MBI’s commitment to support emerging UF-related conferences. This year, while retaining the poster sessions, keynote addresses and career roundtables, also includes symposia/panel presentations, events to expand community outreach, and offer a limited number of travel awards. The submission portal with full details for panels, posters and travel awards will open ~ January 9, 2023
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2022 Psychiatry Resident Retreat
The Department of Psychiatry held their annual resident retreat at the Mill Creek Retirement Home for Horses Inc. The residents, together with their families, fed retired horses and learned about the horses and the farm’s mission. |
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UF Health Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment (UF CAN) Housing Survey
Purpose: This study aims to collect information on the housing needs for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families. This information will be used by UF CAN and other organizations in measuring, defining, and sharing information about the housing needs and support services needed for adults with developmental disabilities in the State of Florida, in order to help them transition more independently into affordable and inclusive housing of their choice. Who is eligible to participate in the survey? Individuals 18 years or older, Living in Florida, and Diagnosed with a developmental disability OR Caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities living in Florida. What do you need to do? • Click the survey link: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpU49BZ5ViAbLoi • Answer the 21 questions listed on your computer, tablet, or phone. (Should take about 10 - 15 minutes to complete.) For more information about this research study contact Carla Schmidt carla.schmidt@coe.ufl.edu or Ann-Marie Orlando aorlando@ufl.edu. Study ID: IRB202100150 Date approved: 06/07/2021 |
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UF Mindfulness 360° group practice series
Check out these new free online mindfulness classes are offered by Nancy Lasseter (M.Ed.,Ed.S., Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Wellness Educator) and UF Mindfulness Monday Beginners Mindfulness Meditation: 4:30 - 5:00pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/439594600
Tuesday Midday Stretch & Renew with Qigong: 11:30 - Noon https://us02web.zoom.us/j/311318373#successVisit the UF Mindfulness website to view the full schedule and register.
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Streamed Classes
Did you know that it only takes 15 minutes of exercise/stretching each day to improve your health? We are excited to share our new, 15-minute lunchtime classes, available to any UF or UF Health employee! Each are live-streamed via Zoom. Jump Start - Mondays from 12-12:15 pm. JumpStart focuses on elevating your heart rate, energy, and mood for the week through cardiovascular and strength-based interval training. Register here. Relax - Tuesdays from 12-12:15 pm. Flow will offer gentle yoga that can be done at a desk with a focus on linking breath to movement. Register here. Build - Wednesdays from 12-12:15 pm. Improve your total-body strength with this 15-minute virtual workout. No equipment needed! Register here. Unwind - Thursdays from 12-12:15 pm. This class focuses on gentle stretching that can help improve muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. Register here.
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FREE Mental Health Workshops
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Mental health helpline devoted exclusively to UF faculty and staff
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In an effort to more efficiently connect UF and UF Health faculty and staff and their families to mental health services, UFHR, in partnership with the UF departments of Psychiatry and Clinical and Health Psychology, is introducing a new Mental Health Services Access Line devoted exclusively to university employees and their dependents. Faculty, staff and their dependents may call (352) 627-0032 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to receive assistance identifying and securing access to the mental health services best suited to their needs.
The new helpline is designed to increase access to mental health care and to supplement existing resources like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) rather than replace them, providing a single point of entry and ensuring employees get the help they need in a timely manner. UF employees and their household members may still 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.
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Guidance Connect service provides quicker, more direct access to therapists
UF's Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, provides UF faculty and staff as well as their household members access to free live counseling support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through its partnership with ComPsych. Now, in addition to calling its toll-free number, (833) 306-0103, faculty and staff have the option to search for a network therapist and determine their availability via ComPsych's portal.
To access the EAP's new Guidance Connect feature, visit guidanceresources.com and click on the Register tab to establish your profile, using the Organization Web ID: UFEAP. After registering, click on "Connect to Care" to answer a few questions and to get matched with a pool of therapists who meet your clinical needs and preferences. In-person, telephone, video or chat counseling options are available.
If you have questions or would like more information, please email eap-help@ufl.edu. |
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UF GatorSAFE Mobile App
Safety resources at your fingertips with the new UF GatorSAFE Mobile App. Smartphone users who download the free GATORSAFE app can now report tips to the UF Police Department, make emergency calls and perform other functions that improve their personal safety and security. Apple Store Google Play Store
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