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Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) News

Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) clinicians are trained to help you work through problems commonly experienced by students of all ages and backgrounds.

Current Counseling and Psychological Services News

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Campus News |

Week-long program uncovers the 'hidden curriculum' in graduate education for students in STEM disciplines.

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Campus News |

Even before the trauma of Dec. 6, students reported high levels of stress. Here’s why UNLV has expanded its resources to support mental wellness.

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Campus News |

With a growing network of participants, UNLV organization is a model for student-led mental health programming.

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Campus News |

The All Hands Meeting for faculty and staff included updates on campus operations and Rebel Recovery resources for spring semester.

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Campus News |

A vigil honored Patricia Navarro Velez, Jerry Cha-Jan Chang, and Naoko Takemaru, who were killed in a campus shooting Dec. 6.

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Campus News |

Jamie Davidson, associate vice president for Student Wellness, shares tips and other resources to help the campus community cope with trauma after the Dec. 6 shooting.
 

Counseling and Psychological Services In The News

KSNV-TV: News 3

In the latest series of Mental Health Matters, a focus on special resources offered at UNLV with hopes their conversation on post-traumatic healing spreads beyond the campus.

What Your Therapists Is Reading

On today's episode, we are talking with Tanya Crabb about her novel, Living the Dream, a military coming of age story.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

Walker Furniture has served Southern Nevada for decades, and a big part of their work is giving back to the community. That ties into the Well-Being Program at UNLV.

KSNV-TV: News 3

News 3 went to the campus of UNLV to learn more about how to support students and the greater community.

CASAT Conversations

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Dr. Tanya Crabb as we explore the complex interplay of mental health, physical health, culture, trauma, adverse childhood experiences, gender roles and family history. She emphasizes the importance of a mind-body approach to mental health, encouraging health professionals to peel back the layers and look deeply into each client’s life experiences. She stresses the importance of approaching individuals with curiosity and respect. Lastly, we discuss the importance of self-care, examining the diverse strategies individuals can employ to nurture their well-being.

KSNV-TV: News 3

This week, there will be a community conversation about mental health and meeting people where they are. News 3 went to the campus of UNLV to learn more about how to support students and the greater community.

Recent Counseling and Psychological Services Accomplishments

The associate directors at Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Emily Slife and Erin Williams, recently presented “Critical Incidents on Campus: Responding to Gun Violence” at the Association for the Coordination of Counseling Center Clinical Services (ACCCCS) annual conference held in Las Vegas on May 20-23.  Along with…
Jamie Davidson (Student Wellness) was profiled in the Frontlines segment of the Mary Christie Institute quarterly newsletter. The "Frontlines" section highlights national leaders in college student health and mental health.  
Luke R. Allen (CAPS) was selected to serve on the editorial board of LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal. LGBTQ+ Family is the first journal to address the unique experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer individuals in the context of the family. The journal publishes original research, as well as theoretical…
Christina A. Patterson (CAPS) and co-authors published, "Development of the awareness, skills, knowledge: General (ASK-G) scale for measuring cultural competence in the general population." This article details the development of a measure for cultural competence to be used in the general population to measure change in awareness, skills, and…
Luke R. Allen (Student Counseling and Psychological Services) and 118 others published the Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8 (SOC-8). The SOC-8 is based on the best available science and expert professional consensus in transgender health. International professionals and…
Luke Allen (Student Counseling & Psychological Services) and lore dickey published a chapter, "Recommendations and Advocacy Strategies for Meeting the Needs of Transgender College Students," in the book Affirming LGBTQ+ Students in Higher Education. The book guides institutions of higher learning in making practical and effective changes at…