UF Researchers Identify Mental Health Effects of AI-Driven Job Insecurity (UF News)

UF researchers have introduced “AI replacement dysfunction” (AIRD), a new clinical model published in Cureus to help health care providers identify and address the psychological stress workers may experience as AI reshapes the workplace.
‘Lifesaving’ Ketamine Offers New Hope for PTSD Sufferers

A UF study led by 2024 graduate Shahar Almog, Ph.D., reveals additional mental health benefits of ketamine, further supporting its potential as a treatment for depression and PTSD.
UF Research Highlights Gardening as a Way To Cultivate Better Mental Health
In a study published in the journal “PLOS ONE,” University of Florida scientists found that gardening activities lowered stress, anxiety and depression in healthy women who attended twice-weekly gardening classes. None of study participants had gardened before.
Mental Health Benefits: A Must-Have Resource for Employees
“Mental health benefits are just as important as physical health benefits,” says Dr. Sherry Benton, founder of digital behavioral health platform TAO Connect, a UF startup and UF Innovate | Accelerate at The Hub graduate.
TAO Connect for Employers Launches To Increase Access to Digital Mental Health Tools in the Enterprise Space
UF startup and UF Innovate | The Hub graduate TAO Connect, a digital platform designed to make behavioral health therapy more accessible and effective, announced its expansion into the enterprise space with the launch of TAO Connect for Employers.
Massive Survey Finds 1 in 3 College Freshmen Struggle With Mental Health—Here Are 4 Things You Can Do (CNBC Make It)
Dr. Sherry Benton, founder of UF startup and UF Innovate | The Hub graduate TAO Connect, an online mental health company, discusses what students can do to stay on top of their mental health while in college. Mental health is a major concern on college campuses around the world. According to new research published by […]