Every woman in Florida and her family will receive the help and support they need for optimal maternal mental health and related conditions. The Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative (FLMMHC) brings together statewide partners to close the critical gaps in perinatal mental health equity, education, policy/financing, prevention, treatment, and outcomes for women and their families.

This conference is hosted by the Florida Meternal Mental Health Collaborative. Founded in 2015 by Lauren DePaola, LCSW and Heather Flynn, Phd, the FLMMHC engages leaders, professionals, advocates, and families around Florida to achieve our vision, mission, and goals. By attending this conference you are a continuing part of finding solutions and addressing and overcoming barriers that face parents and families during the time surrounding pregnancy and delivery. This year the conference will discuss policy making and change, health equity, substance use, and pathways to improving health access. 

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Congratulations to Nicki Taylor and Cheryl Porter who have published their Scholarly Perspective article in this month's Academic Medicine journal!

Their article, “Mental Health Disclosure Questions on Medical Licensure applications: Implications for Medical Students, Residents and Physicians”, discusses the modification of medical disclosure questions asked during the  licensure application. A wonderful summarization of the topics and conversations that were had with the Florida Medical Licensure Board for several years, it has brought attention to the mental health issues of medical health trainees in the nation. 

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Dr. Amandla Haynes works at the Center for Behavioral Health Integration as the Program Manager for Florida BH IMPACT and the Pediatric Behavioral Health Integration Project. Additionally, Dr. Haynes is incredibly involved with the Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative, serving as the Chair of the Awareness Workgroup. She is highly active in the community, supporting moms and programs that help families, including as a Birthing Project Leadership Team Member with the Capital Area Healthy Start Sister Friends program. We are so proud to have her on our team and celebrate the recognition of her years of dedication and hard work. Congratulations, Dr. Haynes!

Dr. Haynes is recognized along with hometown hero Ms. Miaisha Mitchell and the Leon County Emergency Medical Services. Thank you for all you do for our community and for supporting the Capital Area moms, babies and families! 

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MAJOR CAPS
We are aware that many departments cap course enrollments to reserve seats for their majors. Below are the departments and the dates when those caps will be lifted.

Biology Courses* – Caps lift March 24 at 12:01am

*Except for BSC2010/L and BSC2011/L only - These caps lift April 5 at 12:01am

Chemistry Courses - Caps lift April 5 at 12:01am for Summer 2022 and July 18 for Fall 2022.

Psychology Courses - Caps lift April 4 at 12:01am

Please note: These dates are subject to change.

UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES
If you are having trouble enrolling in an IMS Upper Division Elective from our approved lists located on our Resources page, please email us to let us know at imsadvising@med.fsu.edu.

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