When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered
Authored by John B. Williamson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, University of FloridaThe news that Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania…
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Can eating poppy seeds affect drug test results? An addiction and pain medicine specialist explains
The U.S. Defense Department issued a memo on Feb. 17, 2023, warning service members to avoid eating poppy seeds because doing so may result in a positive urine…
Carol Mathews, M.D., named chair of UF department of psychiatry
University of Florida psychiatrist Carol Mathews, M.D., an internationally known clinician and translational researcher in the areas of obsessive-compulsive…
Timothy A. Miller takes on role as administrator for UF Health Psychiatric Hospital, Florida Recovery Center
Timothy A. Miller, an experienced mental health facility leader, has joined UF Health as administrator for the UF Health Psychiatric Hospital and Florida…
UF Health psychiatrist talks about the mental health challenges posed by COVID-19
It’s a pandemic seemingly without end. The latest coronavirus variant is fueling a surge in cases while Americans worry about ever-more infectious versions to…
Returning to learning during COVID-19
Carla Schmidt, Ph.D., BCBA-D, a clinical assistant professor in the University of Florida College of Education, provides tips for parents navigating these new…
Promoting positive behavior in children during COVID-19 crisis
Many parents are noticing changes in their children’s behavior during the COVID-19 crisis. During the short video below, Melanie M. Nelson, Ph.D., a UF Health…
Amid COVID-19 crisis, telehealth visits surge at University of Florida Health
As the COVID-19 virus began making an indelible mark on everyday life, a group of University of Florida Health leaders wrestled with an urgent issue: how to…
Tips for parents during COVID-19 crisis
Andrea Guastello, Ph.D., provides tips to help parents get through these challenging times.
Engaging the elderly while social distancing
As we are encouraged to engage in social distancing during the coronavirus crisis, how do we stay engaged with our elderly friends and family members? During…
Identifying unhealthy anxiety during the coronavirus crisis
Experts at the University of Florida’s Center for OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders discuss how to know if you or a loved one are experiencing unhealthy levels…
UF Health researchers develop CMS quality measure to evaluate inpatient psychiatric hospitals
University of Florida Health researchers, in collaboration with the Health Services Advisory Group, have completed a new quality measure for the Centers for…
