In The News: Department of Psychology
As evidenced by the popularity of "Yesteryear," a subculture of "traditional wives" is making big waves in the culture wars.
More than three dozen homicides have been reported across the Las Vegas Valley so far this year, with many stemming from domestic disputes, verbal altercations, and ongoing interpersonal conflicts. While each case has its own circumstance, behavioral health experts and UNLV Associate Psychology Professor Dr. Stephen Benning are weighing in.
UNLV appears several times on U.S. News & World’s Report’s new Best Global Universities rankings.
Sellers on TikTok used pricey items to lure bidders to “Surprise Sets” livestreams, but most of the auctions yielded only cheap prizes. Gambling experts are concerned about the potential for harm.
A woman with Alzheimer's disease experienced significant improvements after taking magic mushrooms, according to a new case study.
Over the past few months, with the help of a US psychologist and his little black box, I have taken a journey into consciousness
A case study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience is making big waves in the dementia research community.
Inside the "tradwife" phenomenon: social media, cinema, and books: but what's behind it?
Many people don't think twice when their doctor prescribes antidepressants or other medications, but new research suggests that some of these drugs may subtly interfere with brain development in unborn babies, raising urgent questions about their safety during pregnancy.
Even after the kids go to bed, many parents struggle to switch off. These 10 expert-backed wind-down ideas can help you relax, reset, and ease into the rest of your night.
Younger adults tend to be more impulsive and digitally fluent, making them statistically higher-risk for problem gambling. But Kraus cautions that older adults face their own vulnerabilities and concerns.
From 2016 to 2024, the share of Americans who reported feeling significant stress about presidential elections rose 17%. Election stress is now reported by nearly 70% of people who responded to an American Psychological Association survey.
