Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health News
The department of psychiatry & behavioral health encompasses hospital and clinic-based mental health services and educational programs in psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and couple and family therapy, playing a vital role in improving access to behavioral healthcare across Southern Nevada.
Current Psychiatry & Behavioral Health News
UNLV researcher Soon Cho takes on the nascent space of human relationships with artificial intelligence, and the impacts of using chatbots for therapy.
UNLV therapist Dawn Moore explains how to manage relationships, navigate tricky topics, and shares tips to stay happy as the sun sets on another year.
When Dr. Faun Lee Powers isn’t caring for patients, the School of Medicine Alumna of the Year is back at her alma mater shaping the next generation of mental health practitioners.
The top news stories starring university students and staff.
School districts are ready for another school year, and UNLV's experts are prepared to make this the easiest return to the classroom yet.
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health In The News
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming a part of mental health care, with its integration into therapy sessions raising both interest and concerns.
As we find ourselves back into the holiday season just thinking about managing the interactions ahead — with family, friends, and even our own thoughts — it can be a lot. It’s also easy to become overwhelmed with finances, complicated family relationships, or the current political climate and if you’re feeling weight on your shoulders, you’re certainly not alone.
Gen Z women are described as ‘easily the most socially progressive segment of the American population.’ Meanwhile, men embrace conservatism.
UNLV researchers say they're looking at the companionship between AI and humans.
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.
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.
