Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Archive — Page 12 of 12

time lapse traffic
June 7, 2013

Autism speeds motion perception

Children with autism spectrum disorder are better at perceiving the motion of certain objects than are typically developing children their age.

By Bill Snyder
Five Psychotic Disorders Clinic staff members pose on the steps outside Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital.
April 18, 2013

Clinic helps foster recovery from initial psychotic breaks

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital’s Psychotic Disorders Clinic has become a leader in the region for the initial assessment and treatment of young adults suffering from their first psychotic break.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Eight faculty members in formal attire stand together on a stage in front of black curtains and potted palms, with one holding a folder.
March 21, 2013

New holders of endowed chairs honored

Seven Vanderbilt University faculty members named to endowed chairs were honored for outstanding academic achievements March 19 during a celebration at the Student Life Center.

By Bill Snyder
March 4, 2013

Gene ‘dose’ may be key to autism

Individuals with overexpression of the gene MECP2 have core features of autism spectrum disorder.

By Bill Snyder
Brain image
February 16, 2012

Memory intact in early psychosis

Brain deficits are not present in the early stages of schizophrenia, suggesting it may be possible to delay or prevent the development of brain abnormalities.

By Leigh MacMillan