Schuyler Clayton battled a decade of opioid addiction. Now a recovery coach, he serves as a beacon of hope amid a nationwide epidemic.
VUMC-led study set to explore risk factors for depression recurrence
Study seeks link between menopause, Alzheimer’s
Free memory screenings available for those 55 and older
February 5, 2020
https://news.vumc.org/2020/02/05/free-memory-screenings-available-for-those-55-and-older/
To help aging individuals be more proactive about their memory health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is offering free memory screenings to an
Study links neural circuit with impaired social function
VUMC Study Shows Marijuana May Reduce Anxiety Causing Connections in the Brain
January 15, 2020
https://www.newsweek.com/marijuana-anxiety-stress-mice-1482031
An article published in Newsweek January 15, 2020, describes the work of study co-author Sachin Patel, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Director of the Division of General Psychiatry.
From the article: Scientists have identified a molecule the brain that may help to protect the body from anxiety, and could help explain people's use of marijuana in times of stress.
Study finds ‘frozen’ fear response may underlie PTSD
Jaquart CBT presentation lauded at Health Professions Education Research Day
October 22, 2019
Predoctoral Psychology intern Jolene Jacquart, M.A., and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Sonia Matwin, Ph.D., worked together on an intern-lead effort to promote resident training in psychotherapy. Jaquart's presentation was ranked among the top five posters at this year's Health Professions Education Research Day. This poster highlights the use of technology and standardized measurement to promote resident learning and practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.