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UF Health Florida Recovery Center Ranked No. 1 in Florida, No. 6 in U.S. by Newsweek
The UF Health Florida Recovery Center continues to distinguish itself from other rehabilitation facilities around the country. The FRC has been recognized as No. 1 in Florida and No. 6 in the United States in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023” rankings.
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Dr. Cacodcar publishes resource guide with APA
Nadia Cacodcar, MD, a fourth-year psychiatry resident, collaborated with colleagues to author a resource document published on the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) website, which covers the acute neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19.
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Dr. Jiang publishes in Photonics journal
Shixie Jiang, MD publishes “Optical Neuroimaging in Delirium” in Photonics Journal. Delirium is a common neuropsychiatric syndrome among hospitalized patients, yet its neural mechanisms are not well understood. Optical imaging techniques like NIRS and DOT offer potential for investigating delirium due to their cost-effectiveness, real-time monitoring, and bedside applicability. This…
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Navigating Dementia in Your Holidays
This episode of Menninger Clinic’s Mind Dive Podcast features Dr. Josepha Cheong, accomplished physician and psychiatrist joining hosts for an extended look at dementia and how caregivers and family members of those with the disease can navigate the hectic holiday season.
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Six Steps for Parents of Students in an Abusive Relationship
About a third of college students report having experienced abuse in a dating relationship. If your child is in a toxic relationship, your support is essential, here are six steps to help.
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The Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild donated handmade quilts and pillow cases for the UF Health Psychiatric Hospital. These beautiful gifts were distributed to patients hospitalized on the pediatric and adult units during the holiday.
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Lab Poster Project Assistance
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Our goal is for Psychiatry to have a strong showing at the MBI community celebration. This is a big event that will provide opportunities for collaboration, media attention, and examples for our current and future donor reports.
Melinda Fawcett and Jackie Tucker are on hand to assist you with putting your poster together and the MBI is offering FREE printing, photos of your lab, and templates.
Email us for details on how we can help.
For FREE printing you must submit your poster by January 22nd.
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UF CARD Update
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Teaching Students with Extensive Support Needs | September 2023 - May 2024 | Online This 9-part training series is designed for professionals who work with students with significant learning and/or behavioral needs. Participants will learn how to assess, teach, and evaluate progress for students across all domains. Annual Statewide CARD Conference | January 12-14, 2024 | Orlando 1,000+ Attendees including Self Advocates, Parents, Educators, Therapists, & Administrators, 50+ Sessions, 30+ Exhibitors The CARD Annual Conference is the premiere event for autism in the state of Florida! Toilet Training Lunch and Learn Series |January 25 - April 4, 2024 (Biweekly) 12:00 - 1:00PM | Online Do you have questions or challenges regarding toilet training your child or student? Join us for this topic-based series where we will present information, tips and strategies, and opportunities for Q&A. Feel free to attend all 6 sessions or just those that apply to you! Behavior Strategies that Work | Tuesdays, February 6 – March 26, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00PM | Online For 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. This series is most beneficial if you can attend each of the 8 sessions. Embracing Autism in the Workplace | May 9 & 23, 2024 | Online Part 1 Beyond Accommodations: This presentation is designed for employers and focuses on autism in the workplace Part 2 Strategies for Advocating Your Needs in the Workplace: This presentation is a must-attend for those seeking to navigate the workplace successfully while embracing their neurodiversity. Registration and details will be available soon for... Meltdowns, Social Rules, and Structure: Practical Solutions from Brenda Smith Myles | Spring 2024 | Online Find us at these community events! 01/20 Marion County Public Library System’s Preschool Expo (Ocala) 02/18 Florida Museum of Natural History’s Museum for Me (Gainesville) 02/24 UF HealthStreet’s 6th Annual Night of Dance (Gainesville) 04/14 Florida Museum of Natural History’s Museum for Me (Gainesville) 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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January 12 | Grand Rounds: Faculty Education
Dr. Lisa MerloProfessor, Department of Psychiatry
Director of Wellness Programs, UF College of Medicine
Director of Research for Professionals Resource Network, Inc.
12 – 1 p.m. In-person at Vista, Room 1901 Watch Parties (in-person) at McKnight Brain Institute, Room L4-101 & AOPC, Room 3242 Virtual presentation available via link above
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January 19 | Grand Rounds: Research Seminar
Dr. Amanda EltonAssistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry
12 – 1 p.m. In-person McKnight Brain Institute, DeWeese Auditorium Watch Parties (in-person) at Vista, Room 1901 & AOPC, Room 3242 Virtual presentation available via link above
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January 26 | Grand Rounds: Case Conference
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Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry Dr. Ann-Marie OrlandoAssistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Associate Director, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
12 – 1 p.m.
In-person at Vista, Room 1901 Watch Parties (in-person) at the McKnight Brain Institute, L4-101 & AOPC, Room 3242 Virtual presentation available via link above
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February 2 | MBI Anniversary Celebration
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Windows to Wellness
The GatorCare Wellness program works in partnership with UF-HR Wellness to offer support on a 9-dimensional model of wellness. We believe that wellness is an integration of all nine dimensions and that each of us has our own balance of priorities within this model. We aim to deliver impactful resources to empower you to live your life fully. Explore our resources within each Window to Wellness below. Do you have a suggestion for a resource to be added? Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email GatorCare Wellness with any questions or comments!
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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.
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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
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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, training programs and receptions at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meetings. To learn more about giving back to the department and alumni opportunities, please contact Callie Wilkes. (calliewilkes@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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