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Full Circle: Resident Research in College Mental Health
In this poem, Dr. Jeena Kar reflects on her experience with a diversity, equity, and research elective during residency. She participated in NIH grant–funded research that seeks to increase access of underrepresented and minoritized undergraduate students to careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and biomedical fields. She facilitated…
Two UF faculty members earn leadership roles with American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Josepha Cheong, M.D., a professor of psychiatry, was elected as 2025’s ABPN board chair after serving two four-year terms as a director of psychiatry, and Michael S. Jaffee, M.D., chair of neurology, was named a director of neurology. Cheong and Jaffee, who are both MBI investigators, began their…
Mental health professionals say ‘sunset anxiety’ is a real thing — how to know if you have it
Dr. Andrea Guastello, psychologist at the University of Florida, talks about “sunset anxiety” and offers tips to help curb anxiety around sunset.
Psychiatry Fiscal Office Wins Holiday Contest
Our fiscal and billing offices at the 1329 Building went all out for this year’s holiday decorating contest, and we’re thrilled to share that they won! The theme, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, came to life with a magical “Who-Village” created entirely by our talented team. This…
Hopeful Trends in College Mental Health
For students with depression or anxiety, there’s less stigma and more treatment. Dr. Morris talks about the positive changes to mental health stigma among college students over the past 10 years of the Healthy Minds study.
Airport ‘gatexiety’ is latest phenomenon among travelers
Dr. Joseph McNamara shares expert tips to help you manage travel stress and enjoy your journey.
How to Know When Holiday Drinking Is Hurting Your Brain
University of Florida’s Jamie Smolen explores the long-lasting impact of alcohol on the brain.
Extreme Drinking on Holidays and Special Occasions
In his recent Psychology Today article, UF Distinguished Professor Emeritus Mark Gold highlights research by UF Psychiatry Professor Lisa Merlo on extreme drinking during holidays and special occasions.
Florida students at low risk for seasonal depression — but still get “winter blues”
Robert Averbuch, a UF psychiatrist, has treated a handful of SAD cases, although he doesn’t see it nearly as much as psychologists up north, he said. However, winter blues related to holiday and family stress are still common — especially among students, he said.
