Brandon Eddy

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Associate 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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Brandon Eddy In The News

16 Financial Resolutions for 2026
Wallet Hub
We turned to a panel of experts in the fields of personal finance, business, management and psychology for additional insight into the best New Year’s Resolutions for achieving financial improvement and strategies for sticking to them.
Provider Training to Enhance Communication in Families Affected by Parental Cancer
Daily Briefers
The presentation underscored the critical role that effective communication plays in family dynamics, particularly when a parent is faced with a cancer diagnosis. Research indicates that a cancer diagnosis can profoundly affect not only the individual but the entire family unit. Parents often struggle with how to convey their illness to their children, and without proper training, healthcare providers may find it challenging to guide these conversations.
UNLV master’s grad bridges cultural gaps in family therapy, sets her sights on doctorate
Las Vegas Sun
The coastal city of Toyama in western Japan was bright with the pink of blooming cherry blossoms in April as tourists ambled around, taking in the chilly weather while viewing feudal ruins and historic art pieces.
Silent Grief: A Dad’s Perspective on Miscarriage
The Everymom
Ten years after he and his wife experienced a pregnancy loss, Eli Schiff still gets a bit choked up talking about his experience with miscarriage. “You’re imagining all the things that he or she could be, you know, and that imagination or that idea of what they could have been, it doesn’t really go away,” he says of the grief associated with miscarriage.
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Articles Featuring Brandon Eddy

A Dad's Role in Father's Day (and Beyond)
Kristina Cho, who gave birth about 10 days earlier to Hazel, and father Paul Cho.
People | June 5, 2024

UNLV couple and family therapist Brandon Eddy talks about the evolving involvement of dads in society and how to create healthy relationships with kids.

UNLV Newsmakers 2019: Research
u.n.l.v. professor arya udry looks at a meteorite that she is holding up to the light
Research | December 26, 2019

A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by UNLV that have made news in 2019.

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