In The News: Department of Psychology

Las Vegas Review Journal

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Nevadans to shelter in place for an extended period of time, Raquel O’Neill knew she had to get creative to continue to serve the blind and visually impaired clientele of Blindconnect.

Las Vegas Sun

Quickly after Metro Police announced that a toddler had vanished from a Las Vegas apartment last month, the name and photo of the curly haired, wide-smiled 2-year-old boy began to circulate on Facebook and YouTube. Compelled by the case, strangers hit the streets to search and pass out flyers.

Las Vegas Sun

Quickly after Metro Police announced that a toddler had vanished from a Las Vegas apartment last month, the name and photo of the curly haired, wide-smiled 2-year-old boy began to circulate on Facebook and YouTube. Compelled by the case, strangers hit the streets to search and pass out flyers.

Huffington Post

As we re-enter society, we’re gradually shedding the lockdown routines that took over our lives, and some may be considering ending their relationship, too.

Medscape

Move over, Netflix. You're not the only video streaming outlet to benefit from the COVID-19 lockdown.

WebMD

Move over, Netflix. You’re not the only video streaming outfit to benefit from the COVID-19 lockdown.

KNPR News

With more than 35 percent of Nevada’s population fully vaccinated, that’s what Nevadans are asking themselves these days. But is that percentage high enough to leave the mask behind when out in public?

KNPR News

With more than 35 percent of Nevada’s population fully vaccinated, that’s what Nevadans are asking themselves these days. But is that percentage high enough to leave the mask behind when out in public?

KNPR News

With more than 35 percent of Nevada’s population fully vaccinated, that’s what Nevadans are asking themselves these days. But is that percentage high enough to leave the mask behind when out in public?

Deseret News

Many tasks are now done for children, rather than by children. Then COVID-19 landed hard on childhood and play and socialization were largely put on hold.

KTNV-TV: ABC 13

Las Vegas-area health experts hosted a discussion on mental health in BIPOC communities. Newly-signed Raiders defensive tackle Solomon Thomas joined the discussion at the Pearson Community Center Tuesday evening.

Las Vegas Sun

Last week, readers of the Sun got a treat in being introduced to Adugna “Adu” Siweya, one of the Las Vegas Valley’s outstanding college graduates this spring. Inspirational stories Siweya's make college graduation season a special time in Las Vegas, an annual reminder of the remarkable minds in our community, and the commitment of students to academic achievement.