Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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July 11, 2019
Psychiatric evaluations crucial in political asylum decisions
Tens of thousands of people arrive at the United States border each year seeking refuge from violence, torture and trafficking, but they often have nothing more than their own words to substantiate their claims for political asylum. -
July 11, 2019
Working memory in psychotic disorders
Functional MRI studies have revealed that targeting activation of certain brain regions may improve working memory and cognition in psychotic disorders. -
June 24, 2019
Early detection of schizophrenia
Inhibited temperament — a tendency to respond to novelty with wariness, fear or caution — may be a risk factor for schizophrenia that could be targeted for preventative interventions. -
June 13, 2019
$10 million gift bolsters psychosis research efforts
A $10 million endowed gift will fund translational research, support clinical programs and create an endowed chair within the Department of Psychiatry. -
May 15, 2019
Workshop explores integrating behavioral care across institution
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, executive leaders, community partners and Patient and Family Advisory Council members gathered last week for a 1.5-day workshop focused on integrating behavioral health care across the institution. -
May 2, 2019
New clinic bridges inpatient, outpatient addiction care
New Bridge Clinic links patients with substance use disorder to follow-up care upon discharge. -
April 25, 2019
Immune ‘pruning’ in schizophrenia
Ariel Deutch and colleagues have discovered that overactive brain immune cells during adolescence may contribute to schizophrenia.