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October is filled with a focus on mental health education and depression awareness!
• National Depression Education and Awareness Month
• Mental Health Screening Month
• Emotional Wellness Month
• Health Literacy Month
• Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 3-8)
• National Depression Screening Day (October 6)
• World Mental Health Day (October 10)
• OCD Awareness Week (October 10-15)
• National Health Education Week (October 17-21)
• World Bioethics Day (October 19)
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UF awards distinction to first female College of Medicine professor, Sara Jo Nixon
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Sara Jo Nixon, PhD became the first woman in the College of Medicine to be named a distinguished professor by the university in August — one of the highest honors a UF professor can receive.
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Congratulations Mel Frey, Customer Service is Key Award Winner
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The Customer Service is the Key Award (CSK) recognizes and rewards employees who make a difference by providing compassionate care and excellent service to UF Health clients and patients. CSK encourages patients, visitors, employees and physicians to nominate their peers who have exceeded expectations.
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Recovery is Possible, 3rd Annual Run 4 Recovery
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A group of people wearing the same blue T-shirts gathered at Depot Park on Saturday. Some were running, while others were walking around the exhibition highlighting practical ways to recover from addiction.
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Dr. Mathias selected as member of UF College of Medicine LCME
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Kent Mathias, MD has been selected to serve as a member of the University of Florida College of Medicine Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Self-Study Task Force. This…
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Dr. Richardson selected for PRITE Fellowship
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Gerald Richardson, MD is one of two PRITE Fellows selected for 2022-2023. Dr. Richardson was chosen by the Psychiatry Resident-In-Training Examination (PRITE®) Fellowship Selection Committee and the American College of Psychiatrists Board of Regents.
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Waid-Ebbs & Williamson awarded two year VA grant
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Kay Waid-Ebbs, PhD and John Williamson, PhD were awarded a two year grant from the Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development entitled “Innovative multimodal and attention training to improve emotion communication in Veterans with TBI and PTSD”.
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Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression
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Dr. Ludmila De Faria, chair of the American Psychiatric Association’s Committee on Women’s Mental Health and an associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Florida College of Medicine talks about the positive findings in a recent study of mothers with children with autism.
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College Implements Well-Being Index Targeting Precision Wellness in Residents, Fellows
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By completing the Well-Being Index questionnaire, now available through a project under the people pillar of the UF College of Medicine strategic plan, residents and fellows can better understand stressors in their lives and gain access to resources to help manage their mental health.
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Disaster Coping Resources
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Hurricanes and other natural disasters are a stressful time for everyone. Our experienced physicians have compiled a list of resources you might find helpful during this stressful time or help you cope now that the storm has passed.
NAMI Disaster & Emergency…
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Benefits Open Enrollment runs October 10–28
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UF's annual open enrollment for 2023 employee benefits will take place Oct. 10-28. This is your opportunity to add, change or remove benefit plans for the next year. This is also a good time to review and update your contact information so you don't miss important communications.
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Tip of the Cap
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Tip of the cap to Doctors Diego Nolasco and Rob Averbuch (telemedicine), and MS4 Emily Beydler for their helping hands at clinic. All of the patients appreciated the care given to them. All staff, residents, fellows and faculty are invited.
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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 October 17, 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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October 12 | FRC Wednesdays at Noon: Addiction Medicine
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"Attachment Theory in Clinical Practice"
Amanda K. Janner, PsyD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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October 12 | UF CARE Legacy Lecture
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"Neuropharmacology on the 30th Parallel: From Principal Investigator to Team Science and Beyond"
Rueben Gonzales, PhD
Professor, Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Jacques P. Servier Reagents Professor in Pharmacology
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
3:00pm in the DeWeese Auditorium at the McKnight Brain Institute
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October 14 | Grand Rounds
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"Current Issues in the Evaluation/Treatment and Monitoring of Healthcare Professionals" Dr. Scott Teitelbaum, MD, DFSAM
Pottash Professor in Psychiatry & Neuroscience
Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry
Chief, Division of Addiction Medicine
Medical Director, UF Health Florida Recovery Center 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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October 14 | Pumpkin Decorating Tourette Support Group
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Ready for the fall? Join the Alachua County and Clay County Tourette Support group for a fall fun event. Come carve and decorate pumpkins at Possum Creek Park. Pumpkins will be generously provided by a family member, so RSVP is required by Wednesday, October 12th to Heather Simpson at (simph@shands.ufl.edu) or Michealle Loyd (weticalotclay@gmail.com). Bring your own decorations for the pumpkin.
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October 24 | UF Psychiatry Fall Social
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Bring the family for food, games, and fun!
This will be a fun opportunity for you to meet colleagues you haven’t met or just don’t get to see very often. We are asking that everyone who is planning to attend, RSVP to Priscilla Spence (pspence@ufl.ed) no later than October 17th.
One Love Cafe
5:30 - 7:30pm
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October 28 | World Bioethics Day
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"AI in Healthcare: Current and Future Ethical Ramifications"
Besa Bauta PhD, MPH, MSW
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Silver School of Social Work, New York University
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Business/Fiscal Office Forms & Policies
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For ease of access we have consolidated all business office forms and policies to one location on the department website. Here you will find the forms and policies for various interoffice use including leave forms, travel requests, policies, and the UF tax exempt certificate. If you have questions about these forms or cannot find the form you are looking for please contact Sammi LeClair.
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Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Public Domain Photo Database
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This is a database for those who need stock photos related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for use on social media, in news articles, and on websites (or for any other purpose). This is an open-access, public-domain collection containing hundreds of images. Complied by the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.
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Teens and young adults ages 14 - 22 with intellectual or developmental disabilities can help develop a new app to evaluate skills for adulthood success and help speak up for your needs. Study involves one meeting either in person or online. A parent/guardian will also be asked to answer some questions about the teen/young adult. Compensation provided. To participate or ask for more information please call 352-273-9365, email yell@phhp.ufl.edu or visit https://yell.ot.phhp.ufl.edu. Click here to find out if you are a good fit for the study!
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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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Mindfulness Based Tools for Resilience
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MIndfulness-Based Tools for Resilience, or MBTR, is designed to improve mood regulation and anxiety management skills. Learning and practicing mindfulness skills helps cultivate resilience and improves well-being in body and mind. Contact Dr. Carol Lewis (352)265-4357, for dates and times of the next series of sessions or for more information.
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UF Mindfulness 360° group practice series
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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
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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.
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Hurricane Preparedness
Everyone is encouraged to Get Ready by having a plan, building a kit, and staying informed. Have a Plan
You are a critical component of the University’s emergency preparedness! Take time now to create an emergency plan. Consider the specific needs in your household, including family members with special needs and pets. Communicate your plan with family and friends. Build a Kit
An essential part of your preparedness is having basic items you may need during an emergency. A simple kit includes a minimum of 3 days (72 hours) worth of essentials. Stay Informed
Having accurate information during emergencies is a vital piece of your preparedness. Know in advance where to obtain reliable and updated information. The official source for information at UF is the University’s home page. If you lose power, stay current with news and information from local media. UF weather and news coverage will be available via radio on the UF College of Journalism and Communications media properties at 89.1FM, 98.1FM, 103.7FM, and 850AM.
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Florida Storms App
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Receive weather watches and warnings along with other weather tools with this free app from UF’s Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN).
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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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