Nicholas Barr
Biography
Nicholas Barr is an expert in youth, veteran and military homelessness, clinical social work, and mindfulness. His work focuses on intervention development and leveraging principles of mindfulness to enhance resilience and improve mental and behavioral health outcomes among young adults and current and former military members.
Prior to joining UNLV, Barr worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans & Military Families at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He also served as a clinical social worker for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Barr’s research examines the risk and protective factors for populations with an elevated likelihood of traumatic experiences, like homeless youth and military service members. Barr holds certifications in a number of evidence-based practices including prolonged exposure and cognitive behavior therapy.
Education
- P.h.D., Social Work, University of Southern California
- M.S.W., University of California, Los Angeles
- B.A., Religion, Columbia University
Nicholas Barr In The News
Articles Featuring Nicholas Barr
UNLV Newsmakers 2021: COVID Response Continues
A collection of news stories from 2021 highlighting UNLV’s continuing response to COVID-19 and faculty experts who have helped make sense of the pandemic and its impact to daily life.
UNLV Newsmakers 2021: October
A collection of news stories featuring stargazing and change at UNLV.
UNLV Newsmakers 2021: May
A collection of news stories highlighting celebration, health, and progress at UNLV.
UNLV Newsmakers 2020: August
UNLV takes on another school semester with precaution and discovery.