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International Conference Presentations

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Hahm, H.C., *Petersen, J., Feranil, M., *Cha, J.W., Chen, J. (2016, June). HIV testing and HIV knowledge among sexually active young Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese women. Oral presentation at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWSD) 2016, Seoul, South Korea.
Hahm, H.C., *Lee. S.W., *Maru, M., *Yoon, B. (2016, June). The prevalence and descriptions of suicidal ideation and intent among young Asian-American women: Preliminary data from the AWARE intervention. Oral presentation at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWSD) 2016, Seoul, South Korea.
Lee, J., Hahm, H.C. (2016, June). Self-harming behaviors among sexual minorities in South Korea. Oral presentation at the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education, and Social Development (SWSD) 2016, Seoul, South Korea.
Choi, Y., Tan, K., Yasui, M., & Hahm, H.C. (2016, July). Latent groups of youth cultural orientation strategies: Comparisons of characteristics in peer, parent, and family processes. Poster presentation at the 24th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD 2016),Vilnius, Lithuania.

National Conference Presentations

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Cozier, Yvette & Hahm, H.C. (2025). The Association Between Racial Stereotypes and Mental Health in Asian Women. Poster presentation at the 2025 Society for Epidemiologic Research Annual Meeting. Boston, MA, June 11, 2025.
Lee, M, Reeves, J. & Hahm, H.C. (2025). Graduation and Educational Aspiration Among Low-Income College Students. Oral presentation at the SSWR 29th Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, January 15-19 2025.
Oh, S & Hahm, HC. (2024). The Impact of Prescription Opioid Misuse and Comorbid Substance Use on Suicidal Behaviors Among US Young Adults. Poster presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 29th Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, January 15-19, 2025.
Rastogi, R., Woolverton, G. A., Hahm, H. C., & Liu, C. H. (2024). Chosen Family Matters: Peer and Family Social Support Buffer Race-Based Traumatic Stress Symptoms in U.S. Young Adults. Poster to be presented at the 2024 Brigham Research Institute Fall Poster Session, Boston, MA.
Woolverton, G. A., Zhao, C., Nguyen, V., Wong, S.H.M., Zhang, W., Wang, J., Hahm, H. C., & Liu, C. H (2024). Vicarious racial discrimination and racial trauma: The mediating role of associated distress. Poster to be presented at the 2024 Brigham Research Institute Fall Poster Session, Boston, MA.
Menor, A., Woolverton, A.G., Rastogi, R., Hahm, H.C., & Liu, C.H. (2024). Pre-Existing Mental Health Concerns, Early Adversity and Marginalized Identities: An Examination of Vulnerabilities in the Prediction of Suicidality Onset During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster presentation Harvard Psychiatry Research Day Mysell Conference, Boston, MA. March 4, 2024.
Rastogi R., Liu C., Hahm, H.C. (2024). Proactive Coping as a Buffer of Daily Discrimination on Young Adult Racial Trauma. Presentation at the Diversity Challenge Conference, Boston, MA. September 13-14, 2024.
Oh, S., Liu, C., Kitchen, M., Hahm, H.C. (2024). Dose-response relationship: Prescription opioid misuse along side comorbid substance use and suicidal behaviors among US young adults. Presentation at the Addiction Health Services Research Conference, San Francisco, CA. October 16-18, 2024.
Choi, S, Ha, Y, & Hahm H.C. (2024). Perception of Fatherhood and Parenting Experience Among Korean Immigrant Fathers. Oral paper presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 28th Annual Conference, Washington, DC. January 13, 2024.
Boateng, S., Hahm, H.C., Tran, P.K., Gururaghavendran, R., Nguyen, U., & Cozier., Y. (2024). The Association between Perceived Discrimination and Body Mass Index Among Asian Women. Poster presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 28th Annual Conference, Washington, DC. January 13, 2024.
Oh., S., Farago, I., Starrett, J., Heo, E., & Hahm, H. C. (2023). Deaths of despair among US young adults aged 18 – 25: Risk factors associated with suicide ideation, plan, and attempts between 2015-2019. ePoster presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 28th Annual Conference, Washington, DC, January 13, 2024.
Oh., S., Farago, I., Starrett, J., Heo, E., & Hahm, H. C. (2023). Deaths of despair among US young adults aged 18 – 25: Risk factors associated with suicide ideation, plan, and attempts between 2015-2019. Presentation at the American Public Health Association, Atlanta, GA. November 12, 2023.
Yuan, Y., Oh, S., Brent, D.A., & Hahm, H. C. (2023). Substance Use and Suicide among Youth with Considerations for Racial and Gender Differences. Presentation at the Addiction Health Services Research Conference, October 18, 2023, New York, NY.
Oh S., Liu, C. H, & Hahm, H. C. (2023). Opioid Misuse and Comorbid Substance Use: Suicide Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among US adolescents and young adults: Findings from 2015-2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). Presentation at the Addiction Health Services Research Conference, October 2023, New York, NY.
Boateng, S., Hahm, H.C., Tran, P.K., Gururaghavendran, R., Nguyen, U., & Cozier., Y. (2023). The Association between Perceived Discrimination and Body Mass Index Among Asian Women. Poster presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo, Atlanta, GA, November 12, 2023.
Boateng, S., Hahm, H.C., Tran, P.K., Gururaghavendran, R., Nguyen, U., & Cozier., Y. (2023). The Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Body Mass Index Among Asian Women. Oral presentation at the 2023 Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Conference, Portland, OR, June 15, 2023.
Hong, J.S., VanHook, C.*, Valido, A., Hahm, H.C., Espelage, D.L., & Voisin, D.R. (2023). Teachers as a buffer against violent victimization and early sexual initiation for sexual minority youth. Poster presentation at the 27th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Phoenix, AZ, January 14, 2023.
Lee, M., Park, I. Y., Park, M., Tran, P. K., Cozier, Y. C., & Hahm, H. C. (2023). The Race Consciousness And Racial Identity Among Asian American Women Before, During, And After COVID-19 Stay-Home-Order. ePoster Presentation at the 27th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Phoenix, AZ, January 14, 2023.
Park, M., Yasui. M., Jeong, E., Hahm, H.C., Cavallino, A., & Liu, C. (2023). Anti-Asian Racism, COVID-19, and the Mounting Mental Health Impact on Asian American Young Adults. Oral presentation at the 27th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Phoenix, AZ, January 13, 2023.
Hahm, H.C. (2022). “Conversation on Race: Asian American Youth Experience” Immigrant Minds Matter: Racism, Intersectionality, Spirituality, & Equity in Underresourced Populations. RISE UP Conference. Boston University and Boston Medical Center (BUMC). Boston, MA, May 12-13, 2022.
Hahm, H.C. (2022). “Mentorship that Supports Anti-Racist and Inclusive Research.” Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Roots and Wings Roundtable Series on Doctoral Education I. Social Work and Research 26th Annual Conference, April 28, 2022, Virtual.
Hsu, Yu-Tien, Yuan, K., Wong, G.T.F, Abdelrahman, E., Hahm, H.C., & Liu, C. (2022). The Impact of Internalized Racism on Mental Health Symptoms Among Asian American College Students. Poster Presentation at 21st Annual New England Science Symposium (NESS), Boston, MA. April 29-30, 2022.
Hsu, Yu-Tien, Yuan, K., Wong, G.T.F, Abdelrahman, E., Hahm, H.C., & Liu, C. (2022). The Impact of Internalized Racism on Mental Health Symptoms Among Asian American College Students. Poster Presentation at Harvard Psychiatry Research Day Mysell Conference, Boston, MA. March 9, 2022.
Hahm, H.C., Hall, C.D., Garcia, K.T., Cavallinno, A., Ha, Y., Cozier, Y.C., & Liu, C. (2022). Experiences of COVID-19-related Anti-Asian Discrimination and Affective Reactions in a Multiple Race Sample of U.S. Young Adults. Poster Presentation at Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 26th Annual Conference, Washington D.C. January 12 -16, 2022.
Hahm, H.C. (2022). “From Exclusion to Inclusion: Un-Erasing Asian Identities and Dismantling Systemic Racism Through Praxis Asian”. Symposium Paper Presentation at Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 26th Annual Conference, Washington D.C. January 15, 2022.
Hahm, H.C., Chan, K., Yadama, G., & Uehara, E. (2022). Anti-Asian Racism, COVID-19, and the Mounting Mental Health Impact on Asian American Young Adults. Asian Symposium Doctoral Panel at Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 26th Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. January 12-16, 2022.
Hahm, H.C., Hyun, S., Hsu, K., Fleming, K., McElligott, C., Kane, K., & Liu, C. (2022). COVID-19 Psychological Distress and Heavy Alcohol Use Sequela Among U.S. Young Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Poster Presentation at Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 26th Annual Conference, Washington D.C. January 12-16, 2022.
Hahm, H.C., Chong, C., Hyun, S., Larkin, P., Cavallino, A., Cherfane, G., Kim, H. (2022). Coming of Age Amidst Unrest: Contours of Political Ideology and Activism Among Young Adults. Poster Presentation at Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 26th Annual Conference, Washington D.C. January 12-16, 2022.
Hahm, H.C. (2022). Racially Diverse U.S. Young Adults Experience of COVID-19-Related Anti-Asian Discrimination: Types and Emotional Reactions. Symposium Paper Presentation at Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 26th Annual Conference, Washington D.C. January 12-16, 2022.
Yasui, M., Hahm, H.C., Park, M. (2022). Examining the Mental Health Impact of Asian American Positionality in the Midst of Racism During COVID-19. Symposium Paper Presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 26th Annual Conference, Washington D.C. January 12-16, 2022.
Hahm, H.C., Hyun, S., Fleming, K., McElligott, C., & Liu, C. (April 2021). “Struggles among U.S. young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Online presentation for Brown University.
Hahm, H.C., Zhang, E., Wong, G.T., Hyun, S., AuDuong, S., Garcia, K.*, Chang, T.*, Nguyen, H.*, Wongchai, V.*, David, M.*, Chen, J., & Liu, C. “COVID-19 Racial Discrimination and Mental and Physical Health Effects.” Abstract submitted to the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2021 Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Neese, J,. Lee, H., Luo, Y., Daniel, C., & Hahm, H.C. (January, 2021) “The Role of English Proficiency in HPV and HPV Vaccine Awareness: A Cross-Sectional Study across Race/Ethnicity” Abstract submitted to the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2021 Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Hahm H.C., Hsi J., Xu J., John R., Lee B., Zhong C., Wongchai V., Patel A., Inouye M., Zheng C.C., and Chen S., (2020). Feasibility and Efficacy Trial for Asian Women’s Action for Resilience and Empowerment (AWARE) Intervention at Three University Health Services Centers. Abstract submitted for the Society for Social Work and Research 24th Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
Hahm H.C., Hsi J., Xu J., Lee B., Wongchai V., Patel A., Inouye M., Zheng C.C. (2020). Distress Tolerance, Family Conflict, and Ethnic Identity As Potential Therapeutic Targets of Aware Intervention for Asian American Women. Abstract submitted for the Society for Social Work and Research 24th Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
Yasui M., Pottick K., Hahm H.C., Benson O.G., Ortega R.,(2020). Innovations in reducing racial and ethnic disparities: Arguing for cultural considerations to inclusive conceptual frameworks, methodological approaches, and interventions for ethnic minority populations. Abstract submitted for roundtable discussions at the Society for Social Work and Research 24th Annual Conference in Washington, DC.

Invited National Presentations and Workshops

Hahm, H.C. (2024, May 17). Korean American Social Work Educators Association (KASWEA) PDC Spring Forum – Assuming Administrative and Leadership Roles in Social Work Education: Necessary Skills and Experiences, Career Paths, Expectations, and the Pros and Cons. (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2024, April 18). AWARE: Culturally-grounded Intervention for Asian American women. University of Rhode Island.
Hahm, H.C. (2024, April 11). Addressing and improving mental health among Asian American young adults. Providence College, Providence, RI.
Hahm, H.C. (2023, September 29). Theory building, intervention development, and workforce development to improve Asian American women’s mental health. University of Michigan-Flint. Flint, MI. (Delivered Online)
Hahm, H.C. (2023, September 27). Addressing and Improving Asian American Women’s Health via AWARE Intervention. Children’s Hospital Philadelphia, DCPBS Town Hall.
Hahm, H.C. (2023, April 25). Racial Trauma Among Asian American & Asian Immigrant Communities: Implications for Clinical Practice. The Lotus Project. San Francisco, CA (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2023, February 7). Mindset Table Talk Facilitated by Professors Vu and Hahm with Brian Nam and Eric Nam at Boston University. Mindset by DIVE Studios. https://www.bu.edu/today/close-ups/2023/mindset-town-hall-with-eric-nam/
Hahm, H.C., Cozier, Y.C., Lee, M., Park, I.Y., Kim, H.A., Tao, C.K., Hsu, K., & Kane, K.A. (2021, October 29). The Impact of COVID-19 Anti-Asian Discrimination: Asian Americans and Non-Asian American Young Adults. Rutgers University Cultural Conference, Rutgers University, New Jersey (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2021, July 1). Asian American Families’ Collective Struggles in America. Alliant Energy, Iowa (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2021, June 10). Youth Suicide Research Consortium Second National Conference (Delivered Online). https://vimeo.com/564213928
Hahm, H.C. (2021, May 17). Conversation on Race: Asian American Experience. Jericho Project, NY, NY (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2021, May 12). Addressing and Improving Asian American Womens’ Mental Health. Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey. (Delivered Online). More information can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYTvFk2CqH8
Hahm, H.C. (2021, April 15-16) Improving Asian American Women’s Health. National Association of Social Work-MA Symposium (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2021, April 2) Center for Alcohol and Alcoholism S Rounds Presentation. Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, Brown University (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2020, August 15) COVID-19-Related Anti-Asian discrimination Predicts Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Asian American Young Adults. National Summit for Mental Health Professionals (Delivered Online).

Invited Local Scholarly Presentations

Hahm, H.C. (2024, May 16). Addressing and improving mental health among Asian American young adults. Harvard University, Counseling and Mental Health Service., Cambridge, MA
Hahm, H.C. (2024, May 10). Mental health for AAPI. AAPI Heritage Month. Newton City Hall., Newton, MA
Hahm, H. C. (2024, March 1). Asian American mental health and experiences. Invited Lecturer in Professor Yvette Cozier’s Class: SPH EP 775 Social Epidemiology. Boston University School of Public Health.
Hahm, H. C. (2023, March 3). Experiences of COVID-19-related anti-Asian discrimination and affective reactions in a multiple race sample of U.S. young adults. Invited Lecturer in Professor Yvette Cozier’s Class: SPH EP 775 Social Epidemiology. Boston University School of Public Health.
Hahm, H. C. (2023, February 28). How do you develop your social work career? Invited Lecturer in Professor Michelle Njoroge’s Class: CAS FY 102 First Year Career Development (Internships, Majors, and Your Career Direction). Boston University College of Arts and Sciences.
Hahm, H. C. (2022, November 16). Invited Lecturer in Dr. Ruth Paris’ Class: Asian American Women’s Health. Boston University School of Social Work
Hahm, H.C., Chand, R., Shen, A., Liu, L., & Sawhney, S. (2022, May 24). Panel Discussion. Asian Americans in Newton: Reflection and Reimagination. City of Newton, Massachusetts. (Delivered online)
Hahm, H.C. (2022, October 24). Invited Lecture in Dr. Yvette Cozier’s Class: COVID-19-Related Discrimination and Race Consciousness. Boston University School of Public Health.
Hahm, H.C. (2022, February 18). Invited Lecture in Dr. Yvette Cozier’s Class: COVID-19-Related Discrimination, Asian Mental Health, and Racial Identity. Boston University School of Public Health.
Hahm, H.C. (2022, February 17). Faculty Spotlight Research Presentation. COVID-19-Related Discrimination, Asian Mental Health, and Racial Identity. Boston University School of Social Work. Boston University School of Social Work.
Hahm, H.C. (2021, May 28). A Conversation on Race: Asian American Experience. Excel High School, Boston Public Schools. (Delivered online)
Hahm, H.C. (2021, May 26). Fighting Anti-Asian Discrimination and Bias. Anti-Hate, Anti-Bias Task Force, Middlesex County, District Attorney Office, MA. (Delivered Online)
Hahm, H.C. (2021, May 21). Keynote Address. Conversation on Race: Asian American Experience. Unity Day, St. Sebastian’s School, Needham, MA.
Hahm, H.C. (2021, May 6). In Solidarity with Asian Americans. OCP/OLP Boston University School of Social Work. (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2021, April 29). The Impact of COVID-19 Discrimination on Asians. Domestic Violence Task Force. Middlesex County District Office, MA. (Delivered Online)
Hahm, H.C. (2021, April 8) Caring for Students of Asian Descent. Let’s Talk! 2021 Professionals Conference. Harvard University, School of Education (Delivered Online)
Hahm, H.C. (2021, April 8) A Conversation on Race: Asian American Experience. St. Sebastian’s School. (Delivered Online)
Hahm, H.C. (2021, March 31) Empowered Women. Malden High School (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2021, March 26) Invisible No More: Asian American Responses to Atlanta. Boston University (Delivered Online).
Hahm, H.C. (2021, March 21) A Call to Action: Response to the Atlanta Shootings. Newton Town Hall Vigil, Newton, MA.
Hahm, H.C. (2021, March 2) Migration, Anti-Asian Discrimination during COVID-19 pandemic. Migration: How Movement in the World Shapes Populations and Population Health Panel. Boston University Office of Research, Research on Tap, Boston, MA.
Hahm, H.C. (2020, November 19) The Impact of COVID-19 Anti-Asian Discrimination: Asian Americans and non-Asian American young adults. A keynote Speaking Presentation for BU School of Social Work Open House.
Hahm, H.C. (2020, August 24) COVID-19-Related Anti-Asian Discrimination Predicts Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms Among Asian American Young Adults. Boston University Medical School, Asian American students caucus, Boston, MA.
Hahm, H.C. (2020, March 28) Let’s Talk! 2020 Promoting the Success & Well-Being of Asian and Asian-American Students. Harvard Graduate School of Education, Cambridge, MA.

Student Presentations at BU UROP Symposium

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Hahm, H.C. & *Meghani, O. (2016, October). The Relationship between Childhood Abuse, Intimate Partner Violence, and Suicidal Ideation among young Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese American Women. Poster presentation at the Boston University Undergraduate Research Symposium, Boston, MA

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