Vanderbilt Faculty & Staff Health and Wellness

​ Your browser does not support the audio element. Download the file to your computer. Jim Kendall, director of Vanderbilt's Work/Life Connections-EAP, suggests strategies for maintaining resilience during the holiday season.

As our population ages, it is now estimated that for the US and other industrialized nations, the number of individuals diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, will continue to increase. The CDC noted that, in 2017, complications from Alzheimer's was the sixth leading cause of death for individuals in the United States who are 65 and older. Worldwide, the incidence of dementia is thought to be on the increase, with researchers estimating that the diagnosis of Dementia will triple by 2050.


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​by Chad A. Buck, Ph.D.
 
 Clinical Psychologist
 
 Work/Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program


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​​What Do I Say When…
 
 Someone Tells Me They Have Been Sexually Assaulted or Harassed?


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​What Do I Say When…?
 
 Someone is Talking about Suicide
 
 Suicide can be an anxiety-provoking topic. Often, the simple act of just seeing or hearing the word spikes personal and societal fears. The idea of a colleague, friend, or loved one talking about killing themselves or “wanting to die” can be even more overwhelming and scary. This article will help to alleviate some of the unknown and answer common questions about how to manage the difficult topic of suicide.


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 Ellen Clark, Licensed Clinical Social Worker from Work/Life Connections-EAP, explores wellness strategies that will aid Vanderbilt employees whose job requires them to help others on a daily basis.