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Mental Health Support
The Center for Living and Learning treats adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Treatment is not one-size-fits-all. Each client is presented with an individualized treatment plan based on their unique needs and diagnosis. Our team comprises a Board Certified Psychiatrist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Nurse (BSN, PMH-BC) who work together to help you discover your best self.
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What We Treat
We treat adults with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is not a comprehensive list of all mental health disorders that a person can receive treatment for at the Center for Living and Learning. We currently do not have the ability to support individuals with substance use disorder.
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William Petrie, MD
Dr. William Petrie is Emeritus Professor at Vanderbilt Medical School, from which he graduated. His psychiatric training was at Duke Medical Center and the National Institute of Mental Health. He has been an active clinician and researcher, focusing on severe and persistent psychiatric disorders. He is a Distinguished Lifetime Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He has been Medical Director of two middle Tennessee Psychiatric Hospitals. He has carried on an active practice with patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as working with seniors. He teaches at Vanderbilt Medical School and the Vanderbilt School of Nursing. He has been affiliated with The Center for Living and Learning since its inception and has worked with new drug treatments and strategies for improving the lives and futures of patients. Learn more about Dr. Petrie here.
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Exercise and Mental Health
In this video, learn from Dr. Petrie as he discusses the importance of exercise in wellness and mental health treatment at the Center for Living and Learning.
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Chris Johnston, LCSW
Chris Johnston’s path to therapy wasn’t conventional. While working in job training at The Center and pursuing music, a colleague encouraged him to explore a career in mental health. That inspiration led him to earn his Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee in 2012.
Before founding Spring Hill Therapy, Chris worked in diverse settings, including the Public Defender’s Office and the St. Thomas Kidney Transplant Unit, always seeking new ways to apply behavioral health practices he learned at school and at The Center. In 2019, he transitioned to full-time private practice, creating a welcoming space for his community. Recently, he returned to The Center to provide on-site counseling for residents and staff, as needed. Learn more about Chris here.
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