UF Department of Psychiatry

09/19/2025

📸 UF Department of Psychiatry Research Seminar Grand Rounds

Dr. Larisa H. Cavallari presents "Pharmacogenetic-Based Prescribing for SSRIs in the Treatment of Depression" at the McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida L4-101.

09/19/2025

Join us TODAY at NOON for Grand Rounds with University of Florida College of Pharmacy's Dr. Larisa Cavallari "Pharmacogenetic-Based Prescribing for SSRIs in the Treatment of Depression" Live-stream here: https://psychiatry.ufl.edu/education/grand-rounds/

09/17/2025

Today is National Physician Su***de Awareness Day. We can all help prevent ***de by learning the signs, starting the conversations, removing intrusive mental health questions from applications and sharing the resources that can help those in distress seek mental health care.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

Today is National Physician Su***de Awareness Day. Every day, physicians face immense pressures — emotionally, mentally, and physically — and rates of burnout, depression, and su***de are alarmingly high.

It’s time to break the silence. To check in. To offer and seek help without judgment. To build systems and cultures in medicine that support mental health, not undermine it.

You are not alone. If you or someone you know is a physician struggling, there are resources available.

09/17/2025

Dr. Scott Teitelbaum, medical director of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center, knows firsthand the challenges of addiction — and the power of recovery. After losing it all, he found treatment, achieved sobriety, and now leads one of the nation’s premier recovery programs.

With the opening of our new, larger FRC campus in Gainesville, we’re expanding our mission to provide hope and healing for those struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges.

🏃‍♂️ Join us this Saturday for the FRC 5K — a celebration of recovery and community support! Together, we can raise awareness and encourage those on their recovery journeys: https://web.cvent.com/event/e3f7760f-5b5e-4305-a706-4231359b8ba1/summary

📖 Read Dr. Teitelbaum’s inspiring story in the The Gainesville Sun below.

09/11/2025

09/10/2025

💚 Sometimes “let me know if I can help” isn’t enough—specific offers of support can make all the difference. Practical, guilt-free care creates easier “yes” moments and helps build communities where giving and receiving care feels natural.

Check out the UF Counseling & Wellness Center's site for tips on how to help and other ***dePreventionWeek workshops. https://counseling.ufl.edu/outreach/workshops/spw/

09/09/2025

The Florida Psychiatric Society's fall meeting: "Making Connections" will feature our very own Dr. Andres Pumariega and Dr. Mark Gold, former UF Psychiatry Chair, along with other distinguished professionals.

Learn more about each session, the speakers, and register at https://www.floridapsych.org/page/Fall25-Meet-The-Speakers

09/09/2025

For over 25 years, the UF Health Florida Recovery Center has been a place of refuge and transformation for individuals and families affected by substance use and addiction. This , check out the new campus and hear from some of our care providers and center directors at https://go.ufl.edu/q1r8nth.

09/08/2025

Join us and the UF Health Florida Recovery Center for the 6th Annual Run 4 Recovery 5K on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Depot Park!
✔️ Free registration
✔️ First 200 registrants receive a free T-shirt
✔️ Support recovery in our community
Check-in opens at 7:45 a.m. | Race begins at 8:30 a.m.
Take one step at a time toward supporting health, hope and recovery.
https://web.cvent.com/event/e3f7760f-5b5e-4305-a706-4231359b8ba1/summary?fbclid=IwY2xjawMrxqNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMUkFTcmp5azhmbjExcldDAR7_nor1cnzxXISvnZ-fxvU53YmkldzPoJ9S3lrtEg55AJ6QbgvpFEtYEQMe8Q_aem_3v8QyHwYTIov9fs_PNJD4Q

Join us and the UF Health Florida Recovery Center for the 6th Annual Run 4 Recovery 5K on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Depot Park!

✔️ Free registration
✔️ First 200 registrants receive a free T-shirt
✔️ Support recovery in our community

Check-in opens at 7:45 a.m. | Race begins at 8:30 a.m.

Take one step at a time toward supporting health, hope and recovery.

Register today:https://web.cvent.com/event/e3f7760f-5b5e-4305-a706-4231359b8ba1

09/05/2025

💙 Dr. Mathias reminds us: asking if someone is struggling with suicidal thoughts does not put the idea in their head or increase risk. It can actually help prevent su***de. Starting the conversation can save a life. ***dePrevention

▶️ Watch Dr. Mathias’s full message on recognizing warning signs and supporting those who may be struggling.

09/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Brittany Defeis (Post-doctoral Fellow with Dr. John Williamson) for receiving funding from the McKnight Brain Institute of the University of Florida! 🧠💊 Dr. Defeis is studying the effects of a GLP-1 agonist intervention in subjective and objective cognitive functioning and brain glucose metabolism in older adults with type II diabetes.

09/04/2025

UF Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds

Join us on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 12–1 PM for “Green but Not Harmless: Cannabis and the Bipolar Risk in Teens” with Dr. Ashraf Muzwagi, Eric Lian, and Sheldon Joseph.

📍 In-person @ UF Psychiatric Hospital (Vista)
💻 Watch Parties and Livestreams available: https://psychiatry.ufl.edu/education/grand-rounds/