March 18, 2019
We are thrilled to announce that UCF RESTORES has partnered with the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative to serve as its committed partner for mental health and wellness, enhancing support for more than 350 fire departments across the state. In addition to providing evidence-based research and ongoing institutional expertise, UCF RESTORES will play a […]
December 4, 2018
View a short film about how the effects of combat related trauma have been addressed since the civil war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR3DGWw5Rrg&ab_channel=TuesdayMuses
November 18, 2018
PTSD can take hold and wreak havoc in the lives of individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. The Florida Channel’s story, Invisible Injuries, highlights the innovative treatment services that UCF RESTORES provides to veterans, first responders and other trauma survivors who are struggling with PTSD. The story also provides an in depth look into […]
October 15, 2018
Dr. Deborah Beidel and Dr. Amie Newins from UCF RESTORES contributed to a document posted on The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies’ website that answers some of the many questions about the nature of sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, and memory for traumatic events. If you have further questions or would like to learn about […]
September 25, 2018
State money has allowed a PTSD clinic at the University of Central Florida to expand to treat first responders and survivors of traumatic events.
September 10, 2018
The September issue of the American Psychological Association’s Monitor on Psychology, examines long-term outcomes for survivors of mass shootings. The article discusses the need for access to community connections and mental health services. Our Trauma Management Therapy program is featured on page 43. We have assessed and treated survivors of mass shootings as well as […]
August 31, 2018
Dr. Deborah Beidel was invited to speak at the 2018 Military Health System Research Symposium, the Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting. She presented the results of two of our research studies: When Parents go to War: Psychosocial Adjustment among the Families of Deployed OEF/OIF Service Members and From Combat to Mass Shootings: Treating PTSD […]
August 24, 2018
This week, UCF RESTORES had staff visits from the offices of U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy and US Rep Darren Soto, both strong supporters. We discussed the development of UCF RESTORES over the past year and the continuation of services to be provided in the future. It was exciting to give tours of the clinic and […]
