Mental Wellness
Maintaining mental health is imperative to success in life, both in and out of law school. VSHWA is committed to helping Vanderbilt students become happy, healthy lawyers. Here are some resources that may be helpful in that process...
Vanderbilt University Resources
Student Health Center
Psychological and Counseling Center
Mental Health Awareness and Prevention of Suicide (MAPS)
Addiction Center (at Vanderbilt University Medical Center)
Other Health Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
This organization provides a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The Lifeline's national network of local crisis centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
Tennessee Department of Mental Health
The Department of Mental Health offers 24/7 accessibility by telephone and/or walk in services, face-to-face crisis service capabilities including triage, intervention, evaluation/referral for additional services/treatment and follow-up services. Services are provided to anyone in Tennessee regardless of insurance coverage.
Tennessee Department of Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-855-CRISIS-1 (274-7471)
Eating Disorders Coalition
This organization is a cooperative of professional and advocacy-based organizations committed to federal advocacy on behalf of people with eating disorders, their families and professionals working with these populations.
Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee
This non-profit organization provides information and support for professionals, families and all persons affected by eating disorders.
National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association provides information and rehabilitation resources for persons with eating disorders.
National Eating Disorder Information and Referral Help Line: 1-800-931-2237
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
This is a federal agency committed to mental health and preventing and overcoming substance abuse.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program
This organization offers services including: consultations, crisis stabilization, assessments, referrals, interventions, education, peer support services, ABA networking & outreach, anonymous support groups and more, specifically for lawyers in Tennessee.
Dave Shearon's Positive Psychology for Lawyers
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. Results of studies and techniques derived from this discipline can potentially offer valuable approaches to dealing with and resolving the challenges experienced in law school and the legal profession. These exciting possibilities render this innovative area full of promise, especially for lawyers.
Stress Relieving Outlets
Hot Yoga, Nashville
Yoga, Vanderbilt University Student Recreation Center
Now Playing Nashville(website has information on upcoming concerts, art exhibits, evening art classes, sports games, and theater performances)
The Art House: Nashville (local fine art and art classes "for people who want to have fun)