Mental Health
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Vanderbilt receives award from ARPA-H to focus on improving mental health chatbots
A team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center will address the concerns and hopes surrounding health-related AI chatbots with the aid of a two-year funding award of up to $7.3 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). Read MoreOct 16, 2024
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Research snapshot: Examining the impact of negative media coverage on LGBTQ+ young adults
Kirsty Clark, assistant professor of medicine, health, and society, studies mental health disparities impacting LGBTQ+ populations through her lab. Clark recently published research that explores the effects of negative news and media coverage on the intensity of suicidal thoughts in LGBTQ+ young adults. Read MoreSep 19, 2024
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Celebrate wellness and commit to improving your mental health
May is here, and warm days are ahead. It’s also Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to focus on wellness and renew your commitment to caring for your personal well-being. Lyra Health is Vanderbilt’s mental health provider that provides comprehensive mental health care for you and your family. Read MoreMay 6, 2024
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Tips for managing stress
Stress is a part of life, but when stress continues to rise it can be hard to handle. While we can’t completely avoid stressful times, these strategies can help us cope and care for ourselves. Read MoreMar 18, 2024
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Understanding different types of mental health support
Pursuing mental health care early can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, improve personal and professional relationships and build skills to address mental health problems that may arise in the future. Read MoreFeb 15, 2024
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Take advantage of well-being resources for employees in 2024
As a new year begins, Vanderbilt is encouraging all employees to take advantage of the extensive well-being resources available to them. The offerings, which include wellness and mental health programs, are part of the university’s broader commitment to supporting the holistic health of its faculty, staff and postdocs across all key aspects of their lives. Read MoreJan 11, 2024
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Vanderbilt launches educational awareness campaign for mental health and well-being support resources
Through the combined efforts of our Office of Health and Wellness and the Student Care Network, which encompasses Student Care Coordination, the University Counseling Center, the Student Health Center, and the Center for Student Wellbeing, members of our campus community have access to many support resources for their mental health and well-being.* Read MoreOct 26, 2023
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Make mental health and well-being a priority
Understanding the relationship between mental wellness and physical well-being is crucial to improving all areas of your life. Lyra, your mental health benefit, can get you matched to a provider who speaks your desired language, has a relatable background, or has an expertise in helping members navigate multicultural topics. Virgin Pulse, your wellness benefit, takes a whole-person approach to health and well-being by providing members with a unified highly personalized digital health experience to help improve their mental health, physical well-being and everything in between. Read MoreOct 11, 2023
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September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Vanderbilt consistently works to address mental health concerns in our community, including expanding Student Care Network programming and widening efforts to increase awareness and education about student mental health. Read MoreSep 21, 2023
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Educate and Empower to Reduce Stigma: Depression education and awareness
Depression is a mental health condition marked by long-lasting sadness and lack of interest in activities. People experiencing depression may find it harder to do daily tasks and connect with others. Talking about depression may not feel comfortable, but depression is common and treatable. If you want help connecting with a mental health expert, Lyra can assist you through your Vanderbilt employee benefits. Read MoreSep 18, 2023
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Advice for Parents: Supporting the mental health of children and teens during change
Lyra can help you clarify your family’s needs and identify a plan of action, so you don’t have to do it alone. Lyra offers easy online sign-up, a personalized match with a coach or counselor and minimal wait times for families, parents and children of all ages. Read MoreAug 25, 2023
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Vanderbilt documentary ‘Speaking Through Me’ spotlights youth brain education for mental health and substance use disorder prevention
Kristen Gilliland, who lost her son to an accidental overdose, and the Warren Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery premiered the documentary Speaking Through Me to educate teens on substance use and mental illness prevention. Read MoreAug 17, 2023
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Lab-to-Table Conversation: ‘Teen Mental Health: Cultivating Well-being’ is Aug. 10
After the pandemic, teen mental health has plummeted. Learn the science behind disorders and brain development in the next Lab-to-Table Conversation on Aug. 10. Read MoreJul 31, 2023
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Ways to partake in radical self-care for Black, Indigenous, People of Color community members
Self-care is an essential tool for mental and physical endurance and is a topic discussed in many spaces and places in society. Intentionally attending to the mental, physical and emotional needs of oneself can serve as a radical declaration that our bodies and minds are made on purpose and with purpose and do not exist solely for use and consumption. Read MoreJul 28, 2023
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Service providers charged with keeping kids safe are cautious but see value in AI tool to track risky behavior online
As part of the National Science Foundation I-Corps program, a team of researchers led by Pamela J. Wisniewski conducted interviews with 37 social service providers across the U.S. who work with underprivileged youth to determine what online risks most concern them and if they see value in using AI as a solution for automated online risk detection. Read MoreJun 7, 2023
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Vanderbilt researchers awarded $3.2M NIH grant for study on child mental health
Carolyn Heinrich and Melinda Buntin have been awarded a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to support their research on how school-based health centers impact children's mental health and education outcomes. Read MoreMay 11, 2023
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‘Let’s Talk’: Making mental health the next normal
How do you know when you need help from a mental health professional? Our feelings and thoughts can be tough to talk about, and, for most people, mental health is a bit of a mystery. Lyra, the university’s mental health services provider, can be a great way to access the support you need. Read MoreMay 9, 2023
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Three myths about mental health care, debunked
It is important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to mental health care. Read more about common misconceptions around mental health, and take advantage of employee mental health resources through Lyra. Read MoreApr 5, 2023
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VKC Conversation Series hosts ‘Mental Health in Individuals with IDD’ March 30
The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Conversation Series on Research in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities is designed to share research in plain, accessible language with the community while fielding questions from the audience. The next Conversation will cover “Mental Health in Individuals with IDD” on Thursday, March 30, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. CT. Read MoreMar 15, 2023
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Health and Wellness for Vandy Vets program creates space for military veterans to focus on well-being; final session is May 11
A series of workshops launching at Vanderbilt will focus on the health and wellness of the campus’s military veterans. "Health and Wellness for Vandy Vets" will consist of five sessions, the next one on April 6. Read MoreMar 15, 2023