Mental Health
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The month of May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, the aim of which is to educate the public about the realities of mental health conditions and reduce stigma around seeking support or identifying as a person with a mental health concern. Read MoreMay 16, 2019
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Jonathan Metzl examines how hot-button political issues impact health
Professor Jonathan Metzl isn’t afraid to tackle society’s most controversial issues, like guns, mass shootings, health care, race, politics and mental illness. Read MoreMar 11, 2019
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EAP offers guidance for finding a mental health provider
Vanderbilt employees and their spouses can access Work/Life Connections-EAP for personalized assistance with this process including insurance costs questions. Read MoreFeb 5, 2019
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Wellcast: Is my spending an addiction?
Listen to the Employee Assistance Program interview local therapist, Michael Murphy LCSW, about the dangers of emotional spending. Read MoreJul 17, 2018
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New Student Care Network, university’s fully integrated model of care for students, launches July 1
Vanderbilt’s new Student Care Network officially launched July 1, providing a holistic, inclusive system of health and wellness services and resources. Read MoreJul 2, 2018
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Wellcast: I am not my diagnosis
One in five American adults experience some form of mental illness each year. In this EAP Wellcast, Rosemary Cope, EAP Counselor, and Emma Finn, LMFT, RN-BC discuss how a diagnosis of a mental health condition can mark a new beginning of a happy and productive life rather define or diminish a person and what they can contribute to society. Read MoreJun 12, 2018
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Employee Assistance Program open house for faculty and staff May 21
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Vanderbilt's Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has planned an open house for university faculty and staff May 21. Read MoreMay 4, 2018
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What’s On My Mind: Changing the discussion around mental health and wellbeing
Mental illness and wellbeing concern all of us, but the surrounding stigma can prevent people from reaching out and getting help. It's time to change, says Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos in his column this week. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Chancellor’s committee makes recommendations on mental health and wellbeing
A report by the Chancellor's Strategic Planning Committee, made up of faculty, students, staff and alumni, recommends a multifaceted approach to supporting mental health and wellbeing at Vanderbilt. Read MoreMar 22, 2018
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Silence, denial keeps America steeped in opioid addiction, Kennedy says
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy advocated for better treatment of mental health issues and spoke candidly about his struggles during a Chancellor's Lecture Series discussion on Tuesday. Read MoreMar 14, 2018
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Kennedy, Zeppos to discuss mental health and addiction advocacy March 13
Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos will host a discussion with former U.S. Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy on Tuesday, March 13. “A Common Struggle: Making Mental Health Essential Health” will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Langford Auditorium. Read MoreFeb 28, 2018
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Implementation Planning Group named to develop, launch Counseling Center
The new Implementation Planning Group, made up of faculty and staff, will provide recommendations on Vanderbilt's network of care as well as guidance on the strategic development of the University Counseling Center. Read MoreFeb 15, 2018
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Healthy Minds Survey provides insight into student mental health
Vanderbilt students know where to go on campus to seek support for their mental and emotional health, but often feel they don’t have enough time to seek assistance. These are just some of the findings of the Healthy Minds Survey launched by Vanderbilt in October 2016. Read MoreDec 18, 2017
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Nashville historical marker honors VU graduate’s LGBT activism
Community leaders, family and friends of the late Penny Campbell, a Vanderbilt graduate and LGBT activist, came together to celebrate a Nashville historical marker being placed in her honor Dec. 8. Read MoreDec 12, 2017
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Faculty, staff tell stories of triumph over mental health challenges at GO THERE event
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted more than 100 members of the Vanderbilt community Wednesday to hear their colleagues’ personal stories as part of the GO THERE mental health campaign. Read MoreNov 9, 2017
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Faculty and staff invited to hear colleagues’ mental health and well-being stories Nov. 8
The Office of the Chancellor will host a gathering of sharing, listening and solidarity around the subject of mental health and well-being on Wednesday, Nov. 8. All members of the Vanderbilt community are encouraged to attend. Read MoreNov 1, 2017
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VU and VUMC partner to redesign Mental Health Services
After two years of study and numerous listening sessions with students, postdoctoral fellows and providers, Vanderbilt has made the decision to transition to a new integrated model of care for campus resources that address mental health and well-being services for all students and fellows. Read MoreOct 26, 2017
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Award honors Conn’s mental health research contributions
P. Jeffrey Conn, Ph.D., founding director of the Vanderbilt Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery, has won a 2017 Research & Hope Award from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) for outstanding research in the area of mental health. Read MoreOct 12, 2017
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Faculty and staff invited to submit ‘GO THERE’ stories
As part of the campuswide GO THERE mental health campaign, the Office of the Chancellor invites submissions for “Faculty & Staff GO THERE Stories” around the subject of mental health and well-being. Read MoreOct 11, 2017
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‘Resilient Souls,’ photo exhibition celebrating women’s perseverance, opens Sept. 11
“The Resilient Souls Project,” a photo exhibition of portraits and writing celebrating women’s perseverance through life’s challenges, will be on display in the Kissam Center from Sept. 11 through Oct. 6. The exhibition is part of the university’s ongoing initiative to support holistic and inclusive approaches to mental health and well-being at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 30, 2017