In The News: Department of Psychology

Las Vegas Review Journal

North Las Vegas veteran Gerald Mayes says psilocybin 鈥 hallucinogenic fungi also known as 鈥渕agic mushrooms鈥 鈥 helped him with his post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism.

Las Vegas Review Journal

North Las Vegas veteran Gerald Mayes says psilocybin 鈥 hallucinogenic fungi also known as 鈥渕agic mushrooms鈥 鈥 helped him with his post-traumatic stress disorder and alcoholism.

Today

When Emily Feret had her first child, she felt like a 鈥渟upermom.鈥 鈥淚 had an easy pregnancy and birth, my baby slept well and my mental health was in a great place,鈥 Feret of Oak Lawn, Illinois, tells TODAY.com. Eighteen months later, Feret got pregnant again. After giving birth during the height of COVID, life took a turn.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

Getting the proper amount of sleep can be a struggle, especially in a city like Las Vegas that operates 24 hours and workers have unusual shifts. A 性视界传媒 Assistant Professor of Psychology discusses the importance of sleep rhythms, how to associate your bed with rest instead of frustration, and when to seek medical or clinical help.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

"Magic mushrooms" may become available here in Nevada if a newly-proposed bill passes in the state legislature.

Parents

Imagine this scenario: you're making dinner one night and your 4-year-old, who has just finished putting together a puzzle with their older sibling, looks up and asks, "Where do babies come from?"

Healthline

Depression may increase your risk of stroke and, if you have a stroke, it may slow your recovery. People who had symptoms of depression had a 46% greater chance of suffering a stroke than those who had no such symptoms, according to a study led by Robert Murphy, a PhD student at the University of Galway in Ireland, that was published today in the journal Neurology.

Today

Every morning, Estee Williams slips on a vintage dress, styles her platinum blonde hair and applies makeup for a long day of cooking and cleaning. As a 25-year-old wife, Williams believes in submitting to and serving her husband as a traditional homemaker. 鈥淚t鈥檚 2023 and this is my choice,鈥 says Williams.

Medium

Between 1996 and 2010, three of the most transformative god-like technologies of modern history were invented. The Search Engine, The Smart Phone, and Social Media.

Healthline

Individuals of all ages can be anxious about needles, although this fear is particularly prevalent among children. Distraction tools, such as toys, can help reduce feelings of anxiety and pain among infants undergoing needle-based procedures. And now, new research finds that virtual reality (VR) devices may be an even more effective distraction aid, leading to greater positive outcomes.

Desert Companion

Nevada ranks 51st in access to mental healthcare in the U.S. Despite this grim statistic, Rochelle Hines, who holds a PhD in neuroscience 鈥 as does her partner Dustin Hines 鈥 sees promise in the state鈥檚 burgeoning institutions, such as the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Clark County Children鈥檚 Mental Health Consortium, and 性视界传媒. 鈥淚t鈥檚 just figuring out how we can better support these institutions and connect them even more with our communities鈥 and also remove barriers to access,鈥 Rochelle says. 鈥淚f a patient really wants to try an innovative therapy, you have to look at the barriers that might be preventing them from being able to access that.鈥

Desert Companion

Nevada ranks 51st in access to mental healthcare in the U.S. Despite this grim statistic, Rochelle Hines, who holds a PhD in neuroscience 鈥 as does her partner Dustin Hines 鈥 sees promise in the state鈥檚 burgeoning institutions, such as the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Clark County Children鈥檚 Mental Health Consortium, and 性视界传媒. 鈥淚t鈥檚 just figuring out how we can better support these institutions and connect them even more with our communities鈥 and also remove barriers to access,鈥 Rochelle says. 鈥淚f a patient really wants to try an innovative therapy, you have to look at the barriers that might be preventing them from being able to access that.鈥