In The News: Department of Psychology

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At the beginning of 2018, Steve had a stable marriage and his own business. By the end of 2018, he had neither. Alcohol abuse contributed to the 37-year-old's downward spiral, but it wasn't the catalyst.

KSNV-TV: News 3

As Nevadans stay home to counter the third COVID-19 spike, some health experts acknowledge many are dealing with COVID fatigue, resulting in some people letting their guard down.

CTV News

Despite being part of a population facing an increased risk for acquiring HIV, researchers say many middle-aged men who have sex with men (MSM) have exhibited considerable resilience against the virus since the start of the epidemic 40 years ago.

shondaland

What’s new with you? Not all that much, we’re guessing. Eight months into the pandemic and for many of us, life has become pretty monotonous. The adventures that peppered our lives before — exploring new cities, trying out new bars and restaurants, meeting new people — have largely disappeared. Maybe you’ve managed to organize a few days away, go on some socially distanced dates or are dining out again, but any fresh experiences are likely to be pretty limited compared with life before.

Las Vegas Review Journal

The first meeting held by the 1 October Memorial Committee offered a glimpse into an unexpected controversy that has surfaced around the 2017 massacre’s official death toll.

El Tiempo

The first meeting held by the October 1 Memorial Committee offered a glimpse into an unexpected controversy that has arisen over the official death toll from the 2017 massacre.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The last day of early voting is traditionally one of the busiest in Clark County.

Desert Companion

Stephen Benning, a UNLV psychology professor, directs the school’s Psychophysiology of Emotion and Personality laboratory, which looks at the intersection of emotional processes and bodily responses. Who better to query about the fluctuating satisfaction of online togetherness during quarantine?

EurekAlert!

The Misophonia Research Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of a new grant seeking to understand misophonia and develop new therapeutic strategies for those living with the condition. Funded research includes:

Risk Management

COVID-19 has upended the way we work. Many are working from home, stressed and attempting to juggle a range of personal and professional responsibilities, leading to an increase in anxiety, depression and burnout. To ensure that companies and their employees are performing optimally—not just existing—during this time, leaders must address the mental health challenges that employees are facing.

Psychology 360

Today I speak with Dr. Kraus from Director, UNLV Behavioral Addictions Lab Department of Psychology of University of Nevada, Las Vegas on the topic of sex and porn addiction and its treatments. We also touch upon issues related to limitations in the current data and new trends.

The Reporter

Skip Bayless, perhaps the most hated media personality in all of sports, recently made some remarks about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott that most people considered over-the-top insensitive — even for Bayless.