Mental Health Archive — Page 7 of 13

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July 11, 2022

A speedier treatment for depression?

Vanderbilt researchers used a computer-based search to identify a compound with promise as a new, mechanistically distinct and rapid-acting therapy for major depressive disorder.

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May 2, 2022

Parents of children who have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors needed

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April 28, 2022

ASD study explores link between repetitive motion, depression

A Vanderbilt found that research into depression risk and resilience factors for adults with ASD is also critical to guide proper screening and intervention efforts.

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April 25, 2022

May 4 VHAN Webinar to highlight importance of wellness visits, screenings 

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April 13, 2022

Study compares moral injury in health care workers and veterans

A study comparing 618 military veterans who deployed to a combat zone after Sept. 11, 2001, and 2,099 health care workers (HCWs) working during the COVID-19 pandemic found similar levels of potential moral injury (PMI), with 46.1% of veterans and 50.7% of HCWs reporting PMI.

April 4, 2022

Vanderbilt Brain Institute Neuroscience Seminar Series, “Challenges and Opportunities in Mental Health Research”