Nevada Psychiatric Association

06/24/2025

📢 Join Us for the 31st Annual National Psychopharmacology Update!
📅 February 11–14, 2026
📍 Paris Las Vegas
🌐 Register at www.npaupdate.org

One of the largest psychopharmacology conferences in the U.S. is back and better than ever! Gain cutting-edge insights into psychiatric medication management from renowned experts, earn up to 33.5 CME credits, and connect with a vibrant community of clinicians across psychiatry, in-person or online.

Whether you’re a seasoned provider or just beginning your career, this conference offers valuable updates you can immediately apply in practice.

🎤 World-class speakers
📚 Comprehensive topics across mental health care
🤝 Unmatched networking opportunities
🌆 All in the heart of Las Vegas!

🧠 Let’s raise the standard of care—together.

06/23/2025

📢 Join Us for the 31st Annual National Psychopharmacology Update!
📅 February 11–14, 2026
📍 Paris Las Vegas
🌐 Register at www.npaupdate.org

One of the largest psychopharmacology conferences in the U.S. is back and better than ever! Gain cutting-edge insights into psychiatric medication management from renowned experts, earn up to 33.5 CME credits, and connect with a vibrant community of clinicians across psychiatry, in-person or online.

Whether you’re a seasoned provider or just beginning your career, this conference offers valuable updates you can immediately apply in practice.

🎤 World-class speakers
📚 Comprehensive topics across mental health care
🤝 Unmatched networking opportunities
🌆 All in the heart of Las Vegas!

🧠 Let’s raise the standard of care—together.

06/10/2025

🚨 New research highlights the mental health toll of wildfire smoke: increased ER visits for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder—especially among children, women, and communities of color.

📊 NV Clinicians for Climate is sharing this important data as part of our June theme: Climate Change & Mental Health, shedding light on how environmental stressors like air pollution impact psychological well-being.

Let’s advocate for cleaner air and equitable protections for all.

04/25/2025

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04/25/2025

Sensory Friendly Concert - https://mailchi.mp/724dbad02430/sensory-friendly-concert

04/25/2025

Psychiatrists tell me this is an issue that needs to be addressed right away and can come about in many different ways.

04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!

04/18/2025

Member in the Spotlight: Dr. Faun Powers
April is Autism Awareness Month
As we celebrate Autism Awareness Month this April, we are thrilled to highlight Dr. Faun Powers, MD, a PGY-4 resident at UNLV, as our Member in the Spotlight. Dr. Powers will continue her journey in Nevada post-residency, dedicating part of her career to the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center.
Plans After Graduation
Dr. Powers shared her plans following graduation, expressing her commitment to serving the Las Vegas community. She will join the faculty at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Her responsibilities will be split between providing care at the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation Ackerman Center and working at UNLV Health’s Mojave mental health clinic.
Moreover, Dr. Powers will continue to influence the next generation of medical professionals as the Course Director for the Phase 1 psychiatry block, where she will teach medical students. Her dedication to education and improving patient care is evident in her collaborative spirit. She aims to work with various departments and specialties to enhance the care for young adults and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and related disorders in Southern Nevada.
We applaud Dr. Powers for her dedication and are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly make in her community and beyond.

04/18/2025

Hearing Loss May Play Larger Role in Dementia -

This cohort study calculates the fraction of a large older adult population for whom incident dementia may have been associated with hearing loss.

04/16/2025

An estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children have autism, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, marking another jump in a long string of increases.