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February is Black History Month
Each year during the month of February, we take this time to celebrate Black History Month. It is important to to take the time to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of the African Americans that have played a role in the mental health community. Every week please join us as we highlight a few on our website.
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Black History Month Zoom Background
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Celebrate Black History Month with a UF Psychiatry Zoom background. Download yours from the Health Equity & Inclusion Group now!
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Dr. Reid honored as AAAS Lifetime Fellow
Czerne Reid, PhD has been honored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as a Lifetime Fellow. This honor, which includes alumni…
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FRC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate 25 years of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center. Hosted by the GNV Greater Gainesville Chamber on Tuesday, February 21st from 4pm – 6pm. Hors d’oeuvres and tours provided.
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National Women Physicians Day
As of 2019, the number of female medical students in the United States was higher than their male medical student counterparts. This shift in gender empowerment has been a long time coming, and the way has been paved by women physicians who worked hard, faced discouragement and fought…
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De Faria addresses agoraphobia with Univision
University of Florida psychiatrist and associate professor, Ludmila De Faria, MD explains to Univision News “Although many people believe that agoraphobia is limited to an extreme fear of leaving the home, it can actually manifest itself in a number of ways. Only a small percentage of patients experience symptoms so severe that they are…
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Dr. Morris appeared on Focus Forward Podcast
University of Florida psychiatrist, Marcia Morris, MD sat down with Hannah Choi of the Focus Forward podcast to discuss the best ways that parents can help their kids succeed in school, how medication may play a role in that success, and how kids can find joy in both their academic and social lives.
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Tip of the Cap
Tip of the cap to the UF undergrad volunteers for their helping hands at clinic. All of the patients appreciate the care given to them by the UF Psychiatrists and volunteer ARNPs. All staff, residents, fellows and faculty are invited.
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Top Ten Workouts for College Mental Health
Exercise has been shown to have significant positive mental health effects, Dr. Marcia Morris talks about how exercise improves mental health and lists her top ten workouts for college students.
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FREE 1-hour workshop on Improving Child Behavior
Learn how to improve your child’s behavior using positive attention and improve your relationship with your child with strategies proven to work. Parents of children 2 to 9 years of age are welcome to join UF psychiatry professor, Dr. Cheryl McNeil for a FREE one hour workshop,…
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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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Join UF Psychiatry Alumni Society
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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Health Equity & Inclusion Group
It’s not too late to join the Health Equity & Inclusion 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 April 17, 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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Behavior Strategies that Work | Mondays, January 23 – March 13, 2023, 12-1PM| ONLINE During this series of sessions, participants will learn strategies for managing the spectrum of behaviors observed in children with autism. The sessions are appropriate for educators and caregivers of children with ASD. Many of the strategies that will be addressed are appropriate for individuals of all ages, but the sessions focus on children between the ages of 4 and 12 years. While it is most beneficial if you can attend each of the 8 sessions, it is not required. Sexuality & ASD: Supporting School-Aged Students Who Demonstrate Inappropriate or Dangerous Sexual Behavior at School | Saturday, February 4, 2023, 9-11AM | GAINESVILLE This training will provide information and suggested strategies for teachers and other school-based personnel supporting school-aged individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who may be engaging in sexually maladaptive behavior at school. Neurodiverse Love | Mondays, February 20, March 20, & April 17, 2023, 7-8PM| ONLINE Whether you are the autistic or neurotypical partner in a neurodiverse romantic relationship, are interested in a neurodiverse relationship, or are in the helping profession or the education field, this series of three workshops is for you. During this training series the presenter will provide insight on some of the unique challenges neurodiverse couples may be experiencing in their romantic relationships. Find us at these community events! 02/04/23 Disability Resource Expo 2023 (Gainesville) 02/10/23 Gator Nation Night to Shine (Gainesville) 02/11/23 Puzzle Pieces of North Florida Casting for Autism (Branford) 03/04/23 10th Annual Autism Superhero Walk (Ocala) 03/25/23 Stomp the Swamp for Autism (Gainesville)* 03/25/23 UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Bike Rodeo, Health and Safety Fair (Gainesville)* 04/15/23 UF College of Veterinary Medicine Open House (Gainesville) 04/15/23 Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo’s Party for the Planet (Gainesville) 04/22/23 JBF Safe KIDS’ Day (Alachua)* *Links will be posted when available. See the UF CARD website for information about Support/Social Groups for adults and children. Sign up for the UF CARD enews 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 registration page or have them call 352-265-2230.
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February 16 | Stand up & Holler | Gator Nation Giving Day
Alright, Gators! High-Five! Last year, in a unified show of Gator goodness, thousands of University of Florida alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends and families set a UF record during Stand Up & Holler, Gator Nation Giving Day. This year, on February 16, 2023, we are calling upon Gators…
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February 17 | 2nd Annual Health Equity & Diversity Day 2023
From Recovery to Justice: Reconsidering Old Stories 12 – 1 p.m., Q&A Session with Dr. Mary Barber to follow
Access to Quality Treatment for Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Children & Adolescents in Florida 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Q&A Session with the UF Youth Center Clinic to follow
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February 27-28 | 13th Annual COM Celebration of Research
The UF College of Medicine hosts a two-day event highlighting pioneering scholarship across the College of Medicine. Events include a research awards ceremony and reception, an inclusive excellence breakfast, a keynote address, a poster session and more.
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March 6-9 | 2023 Patient Safety Quality Week
Monday-Thursday: Daily educational sessions via Zoom. Topics include QI Methodology, CUSP, Quality Improvement and Public Quality Measures.
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March 25 | Stomp the Swamp for Autism
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STOMP the SWAMP for Autism is a fundraising event to benefit the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) hosted by the UF student group Impact Autism. UF CARD hosts this event that will have performances, fitness competitions, music, arts and crafts, and more! This event is for everyone, including all friends, family, students, and staff.
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 8am - 12pm
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April 21-23 | FPS 2023 Spring Meeting
Florida Psychiatric Society Resident-Fellow Members have the exclusive opportunity to enter the John E. Adams Psychiatry RFM Poster Competition, which will take place during the Florida Psychiatric Society Spring CME Meeting . This judged competition honors the top 3 highest scores with a cash award: 1st-$300; 2nd-$200; 3rd-$100
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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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In-person fitness classes for faculty and staff
Faculty and staff are invited to attend these in-person fitness classes for all fitness levels at no cost throughout the semester.
- Zumba: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., UF Health Professional Park building.
- Yoga: Mondays, Smathers Library Room 100, and Tuesdays, Ustler Hall Atrium, 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
- Pilates: Every other Thursday beginning Jan. 12, Reitz Union North Lawn, 5:30 p.m.
- Stadium Workout (coming soon)
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2023 Challenge Calendar
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What’s something you take thousands of in a day without even realizing? Steps! Work towards your wellness goals as you compete against yourself, friends, and colleagues in our themed walking challenges. Or create your own walking challenge to keep stepping year round!
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FREE Mental Health Workshops
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The UF Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) offers free online mental health workshops for UF STUDENT, FACULTY, and STAFF. Workshops provide the opportunity to learn new skills to strengthen personal resilience, develop healthy self-care habits, and grow mental health awareness. No consultation or appointment is needed. Just RSVP and join at your convenience. The full list of workshops is available here: https://counseling.ufl.edu/outreach/workshops/. Recordings of previous workshops are also available on the UF CWC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/UFCWC
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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
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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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