Some students may come to Vanderbilt with mental health issues that have already been diagnosed and will continue to need treatment; others may develop symptoms during their time at Vanderbilt. In either instance, our staff can insure that students receive the care that they need so that they can make the most of the educational opportunities available to them at Vanderbilt.
The Student Health Center Mental Health Division provides confidential services to all Vanderbilt students in the following ways:
- Counseling (6-8 sessions) for such issues as
- Stress management
- Anxiety and panic disorders
- Depression
- Gay and lesbian issues
- Relationship and family problems
- Academic problems
- Date rape recovery
- Grief and loss
- Referral to the Psychological and Counseling Center (www.vanderbilt.edu/pcc) is sometimes made if longer-term counseling is needed
- Management of psychiatric medications
- ADD/ADHD medication prescriptions
- Alcohol and Drug counseling
- Collaboration with Primary Care Providers for management of complex medical/emotional problems such as eating disorders
- Referral to appropriate resources in the Nashville community
