Social media and news coverage of shootings, bombings, protests, sexual assaults, and other events has been graphic and intense. In general, experiencing violence can result in serious psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While people may not develop a psychological disorder after hearing first-hand accounts or viewing graphic, real-time images of these events, people do experience strong emotions, such as fear, sadness, grief, and anger.

For the convenience and productivity of Vanderbilt faculty and staff, the Occupational Health Clinic (OHC), which includes OHC's Faculty/Staff Express Care, now offers employees the ability to go online to schedule same-day and next-day sick visit appointments.

This issue (University Edition) includes: May is Mental Health Month; Going There with Mark Wallace, PhD; Care Gap Alerts with Erin Neal, PharmD, MMHC ; Are You Really Allergic to Penicillin?; Fuel Your Fitness; Check in On You

This issue (University Edition) includes:
  
 
 Care Gap Alerts with Dan Patel, MD
 Blood Pressure – Make Control Your Goal!
 Going There with Pamela Brown
 Heart Health – Loving Your Heart
 A Valentine’s Resolution: Listening Whole-Heartedly
 Eat to Beat Stress
  

Lisa Connor, MS, RN shares how to make your New Year's goals S.M.A.R.T. for better success.

Dr. Basher talks about unique difference in heart disease in women as compared to men.

Did you know the monthly educational sessions offered as a part of the Healthier You program are open to all faculty and staff? You can attend these informative presentations in person (no registration necessary), or view past presentations below, regardless of participation in the Healthier You program! These monthly educational sessions are offered the first Thursday of every month to provide information on a variety of topics including nutrition, physical activity, and the psychosocial components of health and well-being.

What it means to be emotionally healthy and how to nurture that part of ourselves.

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