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International Women's Day 2023 campaign theme: #EmbraceEquity
The Department of Psychiatry is taking part in International Women’s Day (Wed., March 8 https://www.internationalwomensday.com/theme) and we need your help! This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity and we’d like to take part in the online campaign. What we’re doing: Showing solidarity with the movement by amplifying the campaign on social media. Our goal is to post various photos of our faculty, staff and students striking the IWD 2023 pose (see picture below) and posting these to our Twitter account (@ufpsych). How you can help: To participate, all you need to do is a take a photo of yourself or with your friends in the department embracing yourself. Everyone of all genders is encouraged to submit a photo; however, we ask that no patients are photographed. Here’s a link to see examples and read about the campaign. Please send your photos to Priscilla Spence pspence@ufl.edu or Melinda Fawcett hartigan@ufl.edu. Also, please send your Twitter handle if you have one, so we can tag you! We hope you’ll join us in #EmbraceEquity, so please submit your photo as soon as possible! |
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Dr. Jacobs celebrated in COM tribute
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At the University of Florida College of Medicine, Black scientists and health care providers have made a lasting impact. Learn about the stories of three African American students, alumni and faculty from our PA, PhD and MD concentrations below.
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Psychiatry Health Equity & Diversity Day
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The UF department of psychiatry held their Health Equity and Diversity Day February 17th at the UF Health Psychiatric Hospital. The day kicked off with a lunch at the Psychiatric Hospital followed by a presentation from Mary Barber, MD, MDiv. Dr. Barber became an Episcopal…
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Congratulations Dr. Rodriguez-Roman
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Dr. Laura Rodriguez-Roman has been chosen as an Interim Associate Program Director (APD) for the general residency program. Beginning April 1, she will join the current APD team of Drs. Robert Averbuch and Gary Kanter. She will assist with program administration and training with a particular emphasis…
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Dr. Rahmani accepted to UF COM Society of Teaching Scholars
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Congratulations to Dr. Mariam Rahmani for her acceptance into the UF College of Medicine Society of Teaching Scholars! The society’s mission statement, to honor and foster teaching and educational scholarship, is…
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Dr. Smolen earns Clinical Excellence Award
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Jamie Smolen, MD, associate professor in the department of psychiatry has been awarded the 2023 Clinical Excellence Award. The Clinical Excellence Award is a new recognition developed by the College of Medicine Faculty Council that recognizes a faculty member who epitomizes excellence in patient care, is a…
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Drs. Yergen and Phalin named Rising Stars
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Cara Yergen, MD and Benjamin Phalin, PhD have been named Department of Psychiatry 2023 Rising Stars. The Rising Star Award is a new recognition developed by the College of Medicine Faculty Council that recognizes exceptional early-career clinical faculty whose actions and activities consistently exemplify clinical excellence…
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McNeil Co-Authors New Book: Time-Out in Child Behavior Management
Corey Lieneman, PhD and Cheryl McNeil, PhD co-author new book, Time-Out in child Behavior Management “a great resource for therapists and…
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Study Awarded Best Abstract by International Anesthesia Research Society
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UF Department of Psychiatry professor Barry Setlow, PhD was part of a team from the lab of Anatoly Martynyuk, PhD, titled “Neonatally sevoflurane-exposed and unexposed male rat cagemates affect each other’s neurodevelopmental phenotypes” has been accepted with the distinction of Kosaka Best Abstract Award Top Finalist for presentation at the International…
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FRC celebrates 25 years
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On February 21st, the UF Health Florida Recovery Center celebrated 25 years of treating addiction and saving lives with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce. Members of UF Health leadership and the Chamber spoke about the milestone, reflecting on…
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Dr. Setlow receives mentoring award
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Barry Setlow, PhD, is the 2023 recipient of the Dr. Mavis Agbandje-McKenna Distinguished Research Mentoring Award. The award recognizes rising and established researchers in their fields, along with...
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NIDCR awards MPI UG3
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National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) awarded a 2-year MPI UG3, that could lead to a 5-year UH3, to Drs. Daniel and Cheryl McNeil for their "Implementing Evidence-based Behavioral Skills in Pediatric
Oral Health care Provider" which is a multiple site study. Dr. Daniel McNeil (lead PI) is a professor and chair of the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Sciences. Read more about the award on page 3.
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Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? Dr. Reisfield explains
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Addiction and pain medicine specialist Gary Reisfield, MD explains what affects the opiate content of poppy seeds and how they could influence drug tests.
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What it feels like when your mental health condition becomes a punchline: ‘It actually drives people further into hiding’
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Carol Mathews, MD, explains the tendency and potential impacts of making light-hearted jokes on mental health conditions, in a new CNBC Make It article.
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Dr. Shapiro presents at IFP WCP in Morocco
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Michael Shapiro, MD recently participated in the 23rd World Congress of Psychotherapy, hosted by the World Psychiatric…
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COM Highlight: Helping people around us
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Department of psychiatry builds community engagement cornerstone through growing number of outreach programs By: Danielle Ivanov
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Dr. Jennifer Bizon named director of UF’s McKnight Brain Institute
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Jennifer Bizon, PhD, chair of the UF College of Medicine department of neuroscience and an expert in brain aging, has been appointed director of the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida.
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Tip of the Cap
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Tip of the cap to the UF undergrad volunteers and ARNPs for their helping hands at clinic. All of the patients appreciate the care given. All staff, residents, fellows and faculty are invited.
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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 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
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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. Adaptive Tennis Program | Mondays, March 18 - April 20, 2023, 9:30-10:30AM| Gainesville
Registration is open for Love Serving Autism’s Spring 2023 Adaptive Tennis Program in Gainesville, FL! Specialized Therapeutic Tennis Instruction For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders Ages 5-18
Neurodiverse Love | Mondays, 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. See the UF CARD website for information about Support/Social Groups for adults and children.
Find us at these community events!
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)*
04/01/23 Special Olympics Florida 2023 Area 3 Summer Games (Gainesville)*
04/08/23 Waldo Community Education and Health Fair (Waldo)*
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)
04/16/23 Florida Museum of Natural History Museum and Me (Gainesville)*
04/16/23 Alachua County Library District’s Library for Me (Gainesville)*
04/22/23 JBF Safe KIDS’ Day (Alachua)*
04/22/23 Fishing for Autism (Gainesville)**
04/30/23 Alachua County Library District’s Library for Me (Gainesville)*
06/09/23 Family Café (Orlando) 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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Grand Rounds Updates
During the COVID pandemic, our Grand Rounds efforts were thwarted by restrictions on travel and in-person meetings. With the end of the State of Emergency, Dr. Carol Mathews is looking to revitalize the Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds. We have created a Grand Rounds Committee to lead the effort. The Committee members are: - Dr. Jacqueline Hobbs, who currently leads the efforts for CME activities
- Dr. Andres Pumariega
- Dr. Josepha Cheong
- Dr. Barry Setlow
- Dr. Ludmilla De Faria
They held a successful kick-off meeting on 2/20. One of the most exciting ideas to come from the meeting is to provide trainees and faculty with opportunities to highlight their work and use their Grand Rounds presentations for scholarly work as well as building a promotion portfolio.
We will be reaching out to faculty of all levels to contribute to an exciting program for next academic year. If faculty or junior faculty are interested in giving a Grand Rounds presentation, please reach out to Dr. Ludmila de Faria and Nancy Boyd, Administrative Specialist II in the Dept. of Psychiatry. |
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March 6-9 | 2023 Patient Safety Quality Week
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Monday-Thursday: Daily educational sessions via Zoom. Topics include QI Methodology, CUSP, Quality Improvement and Public Quality Measures.
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March 9 | FREE 1-hour workshop on Improving Child Behavior
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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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March 10 | Psychiatry Grand Rounds
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Accurate Diagnosis and Measurement-Based Care
David Sheehan, MD, MBA, FACPsych, DLFAPA
Distinguished University Health Professor Emeritus
University of South Florida College of Medicine
12 – 1 pm
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March 11 - 18 | UF Spring Break
No Classes |
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March 24 | Psychiatry Grand Rounds
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Liability for Forensic Activities Donna Vanderpool, MBA, JD
Director of Risk Management, Professional Risk Management Services (PRMS), Arlington, VA
12 – 1 pm
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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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March 30 | National Doctors Day
Doctors' Day, an annual observance aimed at appreciating physicians who help save our lives everywhere.
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April 10-15 | COM Celebration of Diversity Week
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Diversity and inclusion are core values at the University of Florida College of Medicine. The Celebration of Diversity Week was designed to honor those values and explore opportunities to work within our community to promote cross-cultural understanding and address health care disparities.
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April 21-23 | FPS 2023 Spring Meeting
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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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April 22 | Fishing for Autism
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Fishing for Autism is a special event for families with members on the spectrum.
9am - 1pm
7922 NW 71st Street
Gainesville, FL 32653
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In-person fitness classes for faculty and staff
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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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