In The News: Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health

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.
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 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.

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.

With Thanksgiving upon us, most of us are preparing to gather with loved ones. And some of us … may not be looking forward to it.

With Thanksgiving upon us, most of us are preparing to gather with loved ones. And some of us … may not be looking forward to it.