Mental Health

August 30, 2023

Five VUMC nurses honored as Preceptor of the Year by VUSN

Five Vanderbilt University Medical Center nurses were recently honored as Preceptor of the Year by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 25, 2023

Employing her background in counseling, Shannon Ontiveros brings compassion, advocacy and confidence to the Office of Faculty Affairs

By Bill Snyder
August 18, 2023

VUMC in the news, Aug. 22, 2023

August 17, 2023

Grant aids drug discovery for autism, schizophrenia

Federal grant to help Vanderbilt researchers will pave the way for potential treatments for schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder

By Paul Govern
August 11, 2023

VUMC in the news, Aug. 15, 2023

July 26, 2023

Kennedy Center researchers requesting survey responses for study of mental and behavioral health services

By VUMC News and Communications
July 24, 2023

Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

A Vanderbilt study is among the first to quantify how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects.
By Jessica Pasley
July 17, 2023

Academy for Excellence in Education elects 13 new members

Vanderbilt University Medical Center's Academy for Excellence in Education has elected 13 new members for 2023.
By Doug Campbell
July 13, 2023

SENSE Theatre study finds play participation increases social skills in autistic youth

Together with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center and ACM Lifting Lives, SENSE Theatre recently presented a two-night performance of the play Circus del Sé, written by Blythe Corbett, PhD, James G. Blakemore Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
By Danny Bonvissuto
June 29, 2023

Sarrah Spohnholtz named director of Nurse Safety and Well-being

Sarrah Spohnholtz, MSN, RN, has been named director of Nurse Safety and Well-being at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
By Matt Batcheldor
June 21, 2023

Elise McMillan to retire as Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD director

Elise McMillan, JD, has announced she will retire from the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center this month.
By VUMC News and Communications
June 16, 2023

Some days Bill Moore wondered if he was actually helping the children in his care. Then patients’ families gave him a Patient and Family Choice Award.

He started with a career in marketing, moved to the music business, and has found his calling at Monroe Carell
By Christina Echegaray
June 15, 2023

Virtual support group helps people with Long COVID

In addition to receiving her medical care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Kate Whitley is one of about 100 patients participating in a free virtual support group program for those with Long COVID at VUMC.
By Nancy Humphrey