Brandon Eddy
Assistant Professor, Couple and Family Therapy
Expertise: Postpartum Depression, Transition to Parenthood, Men and Pregnancy, Couple Relationships, Infertility, Miscarriage
Biography
Brandon Eddy studies the transition to parenthood, specifically postpartum depression.
His research has examined postpartum depression in men, as well as the impact of pregnancy on couple relationships. Eddy, who joined the UNLV in 2017, also teaches multiple courses on marriage and family therapy.
As a therapist, he has helped clients navigate miscarriage, infertility, and the adjustment to becoming a parent. He also specializes in working with families with autism.
Education
- B.S., Child and Family Studies, Weber State University
- M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, Texas Tech University
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child development, communication, health & medicine, psychology & human behavior, relationships, social issuesBrandon Eddy In The News
February 12, 2020
Playing and interacting with his nieces convinced Andy he wanted to be a father. But when it finally happened, Andy, an executive in Texas, was surprised by how deeply and fundamentally fatherhood changed him. Andy used to be the kind of man who worked hard and played hard. “I worked 80-plus hours a week, and when I wasn’t working, I wanted to eat and drink.”
Fatherly
February 12, 2020
When a man becomes a dad, his body changes, his hormones fluctuate, his emotions swirl. The changes for new dads everywhere are nothing short of a second puberty.
The Bump
October 25, 2019
After months of anticipation leading up to baby’s birth, your little one is finally here! You’re officially a dad, and you’ve never felt more…depressed. Not what you were expecting from fatherhood.
Whole Mamas Podcast
October 22, 2019
Stephanie speaks with Dr. Brandon Eddy, who has a Ph.D in couple, marriage, and family therapy. They discuss his research on postpartum depression, miscarriage, infertility and loss from a father’s perspective. Dr. Eddy helps us understand what the transition to parenthood is like for fathers and the impact postpartum depression and loss can have on relationships.
Articles Featuring Brandon Eddy
Campus NewsMarch 5, 2020
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ResearchDecember 26, 2019
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Campus NewsApril 15, 2019
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ResearchMarch 7, 2019
UNLV study provides an in-depth look at new fathers’ experiences with PPD.