Examining rising suicide rates
Chief of child and adolescent psychiatry and MBI member Andres Pumariega, M.D., wrote an op-ed in the Gainesville Sun examining the role of inadequate funding in the United States’ suicide “epidemic.”
View ArticleUF Health first in Florida to earn National Network of Depression Centers...
The University of Florida’s Mood Disorders Program, spearheaded by the department of psychiatry at UF’s College of Medicine, was recently named a center of excellence by the National Network of...
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Fear Facers Summer Camp
Campers and counselors listen to UF Student Athletes talk about performance and academic anxieties and hope they cope. June 18 – 22nd UF Health Medical Psychology and the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and...
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Congratulations to Bruijnzeel and Holbert
Please join us in congratulating Drs Bruijnzeel and Holbert on their promotions to new ranks in their career as of July 1, 2018. We appreciate their commitment to academic development and their...
View ArticleNew research shows a genetic link between psychiatric disorders
Carol Mathews, M.D., director of the Center for OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders, and other UF researchers — including Michael Okun, M.D., chair of neurology, and Irene Malaty, M.D., associate...
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Housestaff Graduation
Congratulations to the Department of Psychiatry Graduating Housestaff! General Psychiatry PGY-4 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Geriatric Psychiatry...
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Dr. Febo appointed to Editorial Board of Scientific Reports
Marcelo Febo, PhDAssistant Professor University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry Assistant Professor Marcelo Febo, PhD has been appointed a member of the Editorial Board for Scientific Reports, a...
View ArticlePanel discusses mental illness stigma facing minorities
UF Department of Psychiatry faculty members, Dr. Michelle Jacobs-Elliott and Dr. Andres Pumariega serve on UF HealthStreet panel to discuss mental health issues in the minority community as part of...
View ArticleSummer fun with a purpose
Camp led by MBI members helps kids with OCD and anxiety, advances research.
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Raising Hope at Work Champions of Hope
Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Raising Hope at Work Campaign. We were this year’s Champions of Hope, taking the number one spot for most funds raised, coming in at $18,301.95! Whether...
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Dr. Thornton receives FPS Public Service Award
Dr. Thornton receives the FPS Public Service Award from FPS President Jacqueline Hobbs, MD Joseph Thornton, MD was awarded the Florida Psychiatric Society’s (FPS) Public Service Award on Saturday,...
View ArticleRecovery means rescue from addiction
Jamie Smolen, MD – Special to the Gainesville Sun | In recovery you can benefit from better physical health as well as mental, emotional and spiritual well-being.
View ArticleDr. Andres Pumariega discusses a lifesaving suicide prevention tool
Andres Pumariega, M.D., chief of the division of child and adolescent psychiatry and MBI member, describes the tool, which he helped adapt for public use.
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TEAMS Staff Service Pinning
Wednesday, October 31st, the Department of Psychiatry held their annual TEAMS Staff Service Pinning Ceremony and staff meeting. Recognized this year were: Dr. Regina Bussing, Deborah Morrison, Dorothy...
View ArticleOn Leave: College Wellness, Mental Health And Not Returning To Campus
Marcia Morris, MD speaks with Jane Clayson on NPR’s On Point about College Wellness and Mental Health. Dr. Morris joins the program at the 20 minute mark.
View ArticleSobering truths: Binge drinking, blackouts and the long-term health risks...
Associate Professor, Jamie Smolen, MD discusses the long-term health risks associated with college binge drinking, both inside and outside the classroom.
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Drs. Rahmani & Nelson selected for COM Leadership Development Program
Congratulations to Mariam Rahmani, MD and Melanie Nelson, PhD. They have been selected to participate in the College of Medicine, Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is designed for College...
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UF Psychiatry presents at UNESCO Chair in Bioethics 13th World Congress
By: Caroline Nickerson On the week of November 26, Joseph (Joe) E. Thornton, MD, Michael Shapiro, MD, and Caroline Nickerson presented at the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics 13th World Conference: Bioethics,...
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