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Whether teaching, advising, engaging in research, or supporting the University in other ways—faculty and staff lead busy professional lives. Right now, many of us may also feel an undercurrent of worry, strain, and exhaustion from changes in our society, at BU, and around the world. It’s not always easy to find time and energy to […]
Student life often runs at a nonstop pace with classes, work, and other commitments. Right now, many students may also feel a constant sense of worry, strain, and exhaustion from changes in our society and around the world. It’s not always easy to find time and energy to care for your mental health. But when […]
As a community, we all experience impacts to our personal lives, careers, and futures. Concerns about safety, stability, personal rights, and more may feel inescapable for many students, faculty, and staff. In times like these, showing up for one another matters. Mental health can thrive in a community that cares. This October, the Chief Health […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Monday, September 22, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, At the Chief Health Office, the health of our students, faculty, and staff is of the […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of those in […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a national campaign to raise awareness about sexual […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, October 1, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, October 10 marks World Mental Health Day – an international call to raise awareness, destigmatize mental health, […]
The following was sent to all members of the Boston University Community on Thursday, September 19, 2024 from Dr. Judy Platt, MD, Chief Health Officer and Executive Director of Student Health Services. Dear Members of our Boston University Community, Welcome back to campus as we embark on another exciting academic year together. At the Chief […]