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UF Health event raises awareness, recognizes overdoses
UF Health’s August 31st event recognized International Overdose Awareness Day, with community organizations and individuals in attendance including UF Psychiatry Assistant Professor, Dr. Kent Mathias.
Dr. Mathias gave a special presentation on overdose after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Shixie “Max” Jiang, MD recently completed his Fellowship in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at Stanford University.
Originally from Quxian, China, he graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in biology and received his MD from the University of Central Florida. He completed his general psychiatry residency training at the University of South Florida.
His research endeavors focus on the application of optical neuroimaging in neuropsychiatric disorders and neuromodulation techniques. His clinical interests include delirium, critical care psychiatry, depression in the medically ill, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Dr. Jiang will be working with the Consult-Liaison team at the UF Health Shands Hospitals as well as pursuing research opportunities within the department
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Another wonderful Fear Facers Camp in the books! Thank you to our amazing campers, counselors, and sponsors for another successful year of camp!
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GRACE Marketplace thanks psychiatry team on Thankful Thursday
GRACE Marketplace took their #ThankfulThursday and dedicated it to Drs. Dawn Bruijnzeel, Ly Velez, and Megan Single!
Dr. Bruijnzeel is a UF Health psychiatrist who leads the Street Psychiatry Program. For almost a year, Drs. Velez and Single, two UF Health psychiatry residents, have been joining Dr. Bruijnzeel to provide essential mental health services to our neighbors out on the streets experiencing homelessness. Every Wednesday morning,
Drs. Bruijnzeel, Velez, and Single worked with our outreach team to meet folks where they are, especially for those who were not receiving services from other providers. They provided services such as therapy, psychiatry, prescribing and delivering any necessary medications, and follow-ups!
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Tip of the Cap
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Tip of the cap to Dr. Rob Averbuch, the volunteer nurse practitioners and all of the UF undergrad volunteers for their helping hands at clinic Monday evening.
All of the patients appreciate the care given to them. The next clinic is September 11th at 5 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Hurricane Season is Here
Hurricane season is officially here, please keep in mind the resources available to support you in case of a tropical cyclone. Learn more about the university’s emergency plans and create your own plan to ensure you've taken necessary precautions.
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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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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 October 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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September 8 | Grand Rounds: Case Conference
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September 10 | Fall Social & Priscilla's Retirement
Celebrate with us! Priscilla Spence's Retirement and a warm welcome to our new Faculty, Trainees, & Staff!
2:30PM - 6:00PM
Lake Wauburg's North Shore
133 Regatta Drive Micanopy, FL 32667
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September 22 | Grand Rounds: Pharmacy
Pharmacogenetic Testing & Consultation for Patients
Drs. Emily Cicali & Madeline Norris
12 -1 p.m. In-person at the McKnight Brain Institute, DeWeese Auditorium Watch Parties (in-person) at Vista, Room 1901, and FRC Auditorium 1 Virtual presentation available via link above
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September 29 | State of the College
Join us for the University of Florida College of Medicine State of the College address Friday, Sept. 29, from 7-8 a.m. The College of Medicine community is invited to hear about our collective successes over the past year, including advancements with initiatives under the seven pillars of the strategic plan; student, trainee, faculty and staff updates; highlights from our community and university engagement efforts and more. The State of the College address will take place in the Harrell Medical Education Building learning studio and will also be livestreamed. Stay tuned for additional details.
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September 29 | Grand Rounds: Case Conference
Addiction Medicine
Dr. Kent Mathias
UF Psychiatry
Assistant Professor 12 – 1 p.m. In-person at FRC, Auditorium 1 Watch Parties (in-person) at Vista, Room 1901, and the McKnight Brain Institute, DeWeese Auditorium Virtual presentation available via link above
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September 30 | FRC Run 4 Recovery
Join the UF Health Florida Recovery Center for the 4th Annual Run 4 Recovery 5k as we aim to increase awareness of substance use disorders and celebrate those in recovery. When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 | Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. | Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Depot Park, 874 SE 4th St., Gainesville, FL 32601
How much: Free to register
Perks: The first 200 runners to register will receive a free T-shirt at the race. PLEASE NOTE: Race day packets and shirts should be picked up at the Florida Recovery Center on Friday, September 29 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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GatorCare Wellness Calendar
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This quarter focuses on occupational, social, and cultural wellness with our spotlight – Healthier Together! Participate in our Plank & Drank Challenge, various walking challenges, daily gratitude messaging, and much more! Download or bookmark the flyer to view upcoming program details!
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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.
- Yoga - Mondays and Tuesdays, 12:15 - 1 p.m., Monday @ Smathers Library room 100 & Tuesdays @ Ustler Hall Atrium
- Zumba - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m., Professional Park, register here!
- Pilates - Every other Thursday @ 6:00 p.m., Reitz Union North Lawn, no registration needed.
Note: For Pilates and Yoga, please complete this waiver.
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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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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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Editorial Team:
Melinda Fawcett
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