UF Department of Psychiatry

11/17/2025

Today is Smith–Magenis Syndrome (SMS) Awareness Day. 💙

We’re proud to join the global SMS community in raising awareness and supporting individuals and families affected by SMS. Thank you to Prisms, Inc. for providing resources and continued advocacy.

Learn more: https://www.prisms.org/about-sms/living-with-sms/sms-clinics/

11/17/2025

Last Friday, our Psychology and Child Psychiatry Divisions held their annual Springhill 2 Fall Bakeoff and it was a sweet success! 🍰

Congrats to Dr. Elise Everly to this year's winner for her incredible Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Bars! 🍫🍪 Our judges, Dr. Joshua Nadeau and Dr. Cheryl McNeil, whipped up an extra layer of fun dressing up as judges from the Great British Bake Off. 🇬🇧

Thank you to all who baked and participated. Every submission was absolutely delicious!

11/14/2025

Did the pandemic change your relationship with your phone, the internet, or social media? 📱💻 You're not alone.

Psychiatry and addiction medicine assistant professor, Dr. Amanda Janner, has a new article in the Florida Academy of Family Physicians journal exploring the rise of technology addiction following COVID-19 lockdowns. 📈

Read More: 🔗 https://www.fafp.org/journal

11/14/2025

What COVID Left Behind by Dr. Brent Carr 🌿📘

During the pandemic, psychiatry went digital, trading in-person connection for efficiency. But what was lost in the shift? Dr. Brent Carr explores how going digital affected the therapeutic encounter.

Dr. Carr writes, "Presence is not a luxury. It is a medium. A carrier of empathy, rhythm, hesitation, warmth. Not all patients require it in the same way. But some do. So do some clinicians." 💬

Read More 🔗 https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=854843&p=18&view=issueViewer

11/13/2025

We’re thrilled to recognize Dr. Lager as October’s Resident of the Month!

Her peers describe her as “an absolute pleasure to work with” and “the first to stay late to help a co-intern.” As her class’ PEC rep, Dr. Lager is known for “thoughtfully advocating for her class with professionalism and empathy,” always keeping everyone in the loop and lifting up those around her.

Whether she’s supporting her team, showing up on her day off, or caring for patients with kindness and composure, Dr. Lager embodies what it means to be a compassionate physician and teammate.

We’re so grateful to have her as part of our residency family! Way to go doc! 💙🐊

11/13/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Out of the Darkness Walk! We loved seeing our community come together in support of mental wellness. 💙

We're proud to share that we raised $450, surpassing our $250 goal 💫 https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/384427

11/10/2025

A new study led by UF researchers — including psychiatry assistant professor Young Jo, MD — shows that prescribing ADHD medications may improve outcomes for people recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD). 📈✨

Key findings for patients with both ADHD and OUD who received stimulant prescriptions:

✅ More likely to stay on buprenorphine treatment
✅ Less likely to be hospitalized for opioid-related issues

Learn more:

The effects of psychostimulant prescription on opioid use disorder among people with co-occurring ADHD All Authors: Mohammad Yaseliani, Youngsuhk Jo, Lake Lindo, Jabed Al Faysal, Md Mahmudul HasanUniversity of Florida Published in: Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment Read more: The effe...

11/10/2025

Congrats Emma! Thank you, for your hard work, positive impact, and dedication to our team. We’re grateful for all you do, keep up the great work! 👏🧡💙

11/06/2025

Stop by and say hi to Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, UF Gainesville Saturday at Just Between Friends of Gainesville, Florida

Stop by our table this Saturday (11/8) at Safe KIDS' Day at Legacy Park hosted by Just Between Friends of Gainesville, Florida!

- Quiet hour from 9am-10am
- Games, activities & giveaways
- Information from over 30 health & safety professionals
- Special surprise guests
FREE!

See the Facebook event page for more details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1073883841276765

11/06/2025

💙 Join us for the Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, 11/8 at 10 AM!

Members of UF Department of Psychiatry and UF Health Psychiatric Hospital will walk together at Ray Massey (Westside) Park to raise awareness and support for su***de prevention.

Together we can support those who are struggling, honor those we've lost, and take steps toward a brighter future. ⛅

🔗 Join our team or donate today to support the cause: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/384427

11/04/2025

The Addicted Mind Podcast features our own Scott Teitelbaum, M.D., medical director of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center. Dr. Teitelbaum opens up about his personal journey with addiction, the mentors who helped him rebuild, and how that experience drives his work today.

Give it a listen! 👇

Episode 355: Overcoming Addiction: Dr. Scott Teitelbaum’s Journey of Resilience and Redemption by Duane Osterlind | Oct 13, 2025 | Addiction, Addiction Awareness, Family, Gratitude, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Recovery Dr. Scott Teitelbaum’s world came crashing down when his addictions to marij...

11/03/2025

👻 Boo! Fear isn't just in your head, but in your body too.

From racing hearts to lasting memories, UF College of Medicine experts explain how fear affects both the mind and the body, and how we can take back control.

Read more about what happens when fear takes the driver's seat: https://news.drgator.ufl.edu/2025/10/29/boo-experts-describe-fears-effects-on-brains-and-bodies/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANySrxjbGNrA3JKpWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeCUSm0_V2eDjoOuYfPTEPOXrlzZ3Eh9GWZd9b84gI2ydeqKIuZMumb629Otw_aem_zqrdfngRgMcsqBYrgWL3Mg

UF College of Medicine experts weigh in on how fear affects the mind and body