Center for OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders
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In the NEWs
Sara Bottari Awarded COARD Pilot Grant
Congratulations, Sara Bottari, MS, is a second year graduate student in the Clinical and Health Psychology program’s neuropsychology track and a…
Psychiatric Medication Use by College Students
Marcia Morris, MD interviews with Lindsay DeVane, PharmD from American College of Clinical Pharmacy on on the trends in psychiatric medication use…
OCD Jacksonville Innovation Fund
The University of Florida Department of Psychiatry and OCD Jacksonville proudly announce the establishment of the OCD Jacksonville Innovation Fund…
COVID-19
Am I a hoarder?
Hoarding, stockpiling, panic buying: What’s normal behavior in an abnormal time?
Hoarding and the COVID-19 Pandemic
UF Brooke Professor Carol Mathews, MD discusses hoarding and the COVID-19 pandemic: How panic buying and opportunist have confused some and…
For Kids With O.C.D., Coronavirus Precautions Can…
How parents can distinguish between hand-washing that is a reasonable reaction to a real threat and something more concerning.
Events Happening
Epidemiology Seminar: UF Doctoral Students
Epidemiology is featuring three epidemiology doctoral students’ presentations to show case their research work. This is also an opportunity for the…
Return to School Virtual TS Event
Please join us for a virtual support group prior to the start of the Alachua County School year. We will discuss the upcoming school year and…
Return to School TS Virtual Support Group
Please join us for a virtual support group prior to the start of the Alachua County School year. About this Event We will discuss the upcoming…
fEar Facers
OCD Jacksonville Innovation Fund
The University of Florida Department of Psychiatry and OCD Jacksonville proudly announce the establishment of the OCD Jacksonville Innovation Fund…
“The Daily” Follows Up with Ella Maners on Her…
The Daily revisits the podcast interview with Ella Maners and how she confronted her obsessive compulsive disorder at Fear Facer Camp.
A Special Episode for Kids: The Fear Facer
Ella Maners talks with Michael Barbaro from The New York Times, The Daily about her OCD, Anxiety and Fears.
Programs and treatment
Clinic for OCD, Anxiety, & Related Disorders
We treat adults, adolescents and children with OCD, Tourette Syndrome (TS), hoarding disorders, body dysmorphic disorders, hair pulling & skin picking disorders, and anxiety disorders in our Gainesville, Florida location. Located in the heart of a major medical center, we collaborate across discipline to provide the best care possible.
Participate in Research
Researcher in the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders are conducting studies to understand the causes of various disorders. We are looking for volunteers.
Fear Facers Camp
Children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder and/or anxiety are invited to join us this summer for a one- or two-week camp session. In addition to daily therapy, participants between the ages of 7 and 15 will experience activities that allow for personal growth and improved behaviors.
COARD & Community Calendar
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Sep 17
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COARD Research Seminar – Jennifer Hagen MD
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Sep 24
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COARD Research Seminar – Christopher R. McCurdy PhD, FAAPS
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Oct 01
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COARD Research Seminar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Oct 08
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COARD Research Seminar
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Oct 15
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COARD Research Seminar – Andrew Kiselica PhD
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Summer Camp 2021
Fear Facers Summer Camp
July 19th – 23rd; August 2nd – 6th
Children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder and/or anxiety are invited to join us this summer for a one- or two-week camp session. In addition to daily therapy, participants between the ages of 7 and 15 will experience activities that allow for personal growth and improved behaviors.
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