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A monthly roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV staff and students.
Take a look inside the UNLV lab studying how small humans see others — and learn how you and your child can participate.
From her career to her philanthropy, the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year is always quick to lend a helping hand (and ear).
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
Roundup of the hottest news headlines featuring UNLV students and staff.
It’s not how many minutes, but how much fun, says new neuroscience research.
Psychology In The News
When Sydney Stern bought an Apple Watch four years ago, she was excited to try out all the new features, especially the sleep tracker. A health scientist, the 27-year-old Maryland resident was well aware of the correlation between sleep and disease prevention. But what Stern thought would be a boon to her health became a harm, leading to anxiety and, in the end, less sleep.
When Sam Thomas was 15 years old, he learned the word “bulimia” by reading an advice column in the paper. The person who had written in seeking help was a single mother who binged and purged after her children went to bed. While Thomas didn’t relate to her situation, he immediately recognized the behavior. He hadn’t known before that moment that what he was doing had a name.
When Sam Thomas was 15 years old, he learned the word “bulimia” by reading an advice column in the paper. The person who had written in seeking help was a single mother who binged and purged after her children went to bed. While Thomas didn’t relate to her situation, he immediately recognized the behavior. He hadn’t known before that moment that what he was doing had a name.
I'll never forget the first time I heard my now-husband talking to himself in the bathroom. We were only dating at the time, and I was convinced there was something wrong with this guy. Fast forward 10 years of marriage, two kids, and several moves, and I've learned to accept this quirk.
I'll never forget the first time I heard my now-husband talking to himself in the bathroom. We were only dating at the time, and I was convinced there was something wrong with this guy. Fast forward 10 years of marriage, two kids, and several moves, and I've learned to accept this quirk.
A recent study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, has highlighted the potential of a popular digital mental health intervention, Sanvello, in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety, The findings from the randomised clinical trial offer hope for those struggling with mental health conditions, particularly in a world where access to traditional therapies can be limited.
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